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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.

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.

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.

Anne Frank Manuscripts

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.

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,

EU–US Data Privacy Framework

Transatlantic Data Transfer Shock: EU–US Agreement Shaken by Court Ruling

03. July, 2026 - 10:10

The US Supreme Court has ended the independent oversight of the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). For privacy organization Noyb, this means the legal basis of the EU–US Data Privacy Framework is no longer valid.

IoT security framework update

NIST Revises IoT Security Rules in New Draft

26. June, 2026 - 07:44

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a revised draft of its Internet of Things (IoT) security guidelines for public comment.

Estonia Plans Digital Identities for AI Agents

19. June, 2026 - 05:40

Estonia is developing a framework for assigning official digital identities to AI agents, potentially allowing artificial intelligence systems to act on behalf of individuals, companies, and public institutions within clearly defined boundaries.

Deal Blocked

Netherlands Blocks U.S. Takeover of Cloud Provider

30. May, 2026 - 05:10

The Dutch government has blocked the planned acquisition of cloud service provider Solvinity by U.S. technology company Kyndryl.

EU Cloud and AI Development Act

EU: Sensitive Government Data to Be Removed from US Cloud Providers

29. May, 2026 - 13:27

The European Commission is preparing a new regulatory framework for cloud and AI services that could significantly advance EU cloud sovereignty and reshape how sensitive public-sector data is stored and governed across Europe.