Strengthening Schengen security and preventing irregular migration: EU Entry Exit System enters into operation

Brussels, 10 October –   On the occasion of the upcoming entry into operation of the EU Entry Exit System (EES) on 12 October 2025, the Coordinated Supervision Committee (CSC) will include the EES system under its scope. This system registers non-Schengen nationals travelling with a short stay visa or travellers who are visa exempt. … Read more

Anonymisation and pseudonymisation: take part in the stakeholder event

Brussels, 9 October – The EDPB is organising a remote stakeholder event to collect stakeholders’ input on anonymisation and pseudonymisation following the clarification on the scope of the concept of personal data provided by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in its judgement in EDPS v Single Resolution Board (SRB). The event … Read more

DMA and GDPR: EDPB and European Commission endorse joint guidelines to clarify common touchpoints

Brussels, 09 October – The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Commission endorsed joint guidelines on the interplay between the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These are the first joint guidelines by the Board and the European Commission. In line with its 2024-2027 Strategy and the recent … Read more

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 (India)

Jurisdiction: India Status: Received presidential assent on 11th August 2023. History and What It’s About The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha (Indian Parliament) as Bill No. 113 of 2023. The Bill aims to regulate the processing of digital personal data while balancing the right to privacy of individuals with the necessity of processing personal data for … Read more

The European Union’s NIS2 Directive

Jurisdiction: European Union / Economic Area Status: Adopted. European countries have until 17 October 2024 to impose through national law. History and what it’s about The NIS2 Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) was adopted on December 14, 2022, as a revision to the original NIS Directive (Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems) that was … Read more

The European Union Accessibility Act

Jurisdiction: European Union / Economic Area Status: Adopted. European countries have until 28 June 2025 to impose through national law. History and what it’s about The European Accessibility Act (EAA) was adopted on April 17, 2019, and is intended to enhance the accessibility of products and services for persons with disabilities across the European Union … Read more

EU General Data Protection Regulation

Jurisdiction: European Union / Economic Area Status: Adopted and Enforceable History and what it’s about The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was adopted on April 27, 2016. It became enforceable on May 25, 2018. The GDPR’s purpose is to protect the fundamental rights of individuals in the European Union (EU), and specifically their personal data … Read more

Consent Management Platform to Satisfy Notice and Consent Obligations

by Usercentrics GmbH You’ll need to meet minimum transparency requirements and get consent for different purposes wherever you launch your product nowadays. Tracking the ever changing view of what good looks like is tedious, and meeting the intricacies of storage and policy version management obligations diverts important engineering capacity. Let’s be honest – this is … Read more

Powerful Content Safety API to Secure Kids Online

by Google Inc Google’s Content Safety API is a powerful tool designed to enhance online safety by detecting and preventing harmful content. This API leverages Google’s advanced machine learning models to identify various forms of abusive content, including hate speech, cyberbullying, and child sexual abuse material (CSAM). It provides a reliable and scalable solution for … Read more

Fast and Secure Online Identity Verification Tool for KYC Compliance

by Sum and Substance Ltd. Sumsub’s online user identity verification tool provides a secure and efficient solution for businesses in the UK to verify user identities while ensuring compliance with local regulations. Designed to streamline KYC and AML processes, Sumsub offers a robust platform that enhances the user onboarding experience while protecting against fraud. Use … Read more