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Data Disclosure

EU E-Evidence Regulation Now Fully in Force

25. August, 2026 - 05:33

Since August 18, 2026, the EU’s E-Evidence Regulation (2023/1543) has been fully applicable following a three-year transition period. The rules allow law enforcement authorities to request electronic evidence directly from service providers in other EU countries.

Cloud Dependency

European Companies Fear US Cloud Kill Switch

11. August, 2026 - 10:14

For many companies across Europe, the possibility of a US-imposed kill switch for cloud services has become one of the most serious threats to business operations.

EU AI Act

Reminder: EU AI Act Transparency Rules Take Effect Sunday

01. August, 2026 - 07:29

Starting August 2, 2026, Article 50 of the EU AI Act will apply. Chatbots must identify themselves, while deepfakes require technical labeling. Violations can result in substantial fines.

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Privacy advocates launch campaign against cookie banners

30. July, 2026 - 13:54

European privacy organizations want to abolish annoying cookie banners for good. They are calling on citizens to contact members of the European Parliament.

Cybersecurity Simplification Strategy

EU Publishes Practical Guidance for Cyber Resilience Act Compliance

30. July, 2026 - 06:09

The European Commission aims to support manufacturers and developers ahead of the September deadline. A new guidance document featuring 67 practical examples is designed to answer open questions surrounding the Cyber Resilience Act.

Shaping The Digital Future

US Ruling Turns Data Sovereignty Into a Competitive Advantage

27. July, 2026 - 10:16

On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Slaughter that the independence of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is unconstitutional.

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EU Court Backs Lawful VPN Use in Geoblocking Case

23. July, 2026 - 10:12

The European Court of Justice has ruled that VPNs are legitimate technical tools. VPN providers cannot automatically be held liable when users rely on their services to bypass geographic restrictions.

Scaleway Wins Airbus Deal

Airbus Moves Critical IT Systems from U.S. Hyperscaler to Europe

21. July, 2026 - 07:09

Airbus is shifting part of its IT infrastructure away from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and moving it to French cloud provider Scaleway. The migration covers 900 business-critical applications, with the first 70 highly sensitive systems scheduled to transition in the initial phase.

A Compliance Window, Not a Pause

Why 16 Months Can Be Misleading: The EU AI Act Extension Challenge for Businesses

20. July, 2026 - 05:05

Brussels grants more time, but the requirements remain unchanged. On June 16, 2026, the European Parliament adopted amendments to the EU AI Act. The changes extend the deadline for strict obligations affecting high-risk AI systems under Annex III by 16 months, moving the compliance date from August 2, 2026,

VMware Pricing Dispute

Five Industry Groups Urge EU to Act Swiftly Against Broadcom

18. July, 2026 - 05:05

The dispute over VMware pricing is escalating. What began as a complaint from a single cloud industry association has now grown into a coordinated effort by five organizations calling on the European Commission to take immediate action against Broadcom.