Privacy

Amid antitrust brawls, France’s competition chief stays in his lane

June 20, 2022 6:00 am

Benoît Cœuré has disavowed a wider role for antitrust enforcers even as he prepares to announce a major decision against Google.

Abortion rights advocates in US prepare for a new wave of digital security threats

June 18, 2022 3:02 pm

Advocates and abortion providers are reassessing their digital security practices ahead of an expected rise in cyberattacks and surveillance.

EU privacy chief bashes lack of GDPR enforcement against Big Tech

June 17, 2022 12:07 pm

The European Data Protection Supervisor hinted at needing a more centralized enforcement model.

What’s wrong with the GDPR?

June 15, 2022 5:52 pm

European Data Protection Supervisor Wojciech Wiewiórowski wants Brussels to break the silence on flawed enforcement of the bloc’s flagship privacy rulebook.

Big Tech cries foul over EU cloud-security label

June 14, 2022 3:56 pm

‘Immunity requirements’ could force giants to disavow US data laws and restructure European operations.

Apple’s privacy rules targeted by German competition watchdog

June 14, 2022 11:39 am

Regulator fears tech giant’s move to clamp down on user-tracking could have anti-competitive effects.

Germany forces EU into damage control over encryption fears

June 10, 2022 5:41 pm

Berlin has criticized the EU’s plan to fight child sexual abuse material as a threat to privacy and fundamental rights.

We still need to talk about data protection

June 9, 2022 4:02 am

Safeguarding fundamental rights should no longer be a radical dream, but an obvious reality.

How Sheryl Sandberg lost DC

June 2, 2022 8:00 am

The chief operating officer of Meta, Facebook’s parent company, is leaving the company after 14 years of political tussles.

Chelsea Manning dances with the crypto devil

May 31, 2022 4:10 pm

The US whistleblower is working on a privacy project with funding from a digital token.

Coming soon: Westminster Insider returns

May 20, 2022 4:43 am

Westminster Insider is back … with a twist. In this sneak preview, Jack Blanchard meets the new voice of Westminster Insider, Ailbhe Rea. Together, they give you …

Europe’s most influential tech players — ranked

May 18, 2022 4:00 am

POLITICO’s Tech 28 list of the people steering and shaping policy in Europe.

EU lands new law to fight off hackers in critical sectors

May 13, 2022 9:36 am

Rules for industries and governments aim to prevent all-out cyber breakdown.

Commission unveils law to fight child sexual abuse online amid swelling privacy fears

May 11, 2022 12:04 pm

Companies could be faced with court orders under threat of fines to find, report and remove such material on their platforms.

Brussels braces for tense tech fight over child sex abuse content

May 9, 2022 4:56 pm

The Commission is set to release a rulebook that could force digital companies to detect, remove and report illegal images of child sexual abuse.

Washington goes on the global data privacy offensive

May 6, 2022 3:39 pm

Under new plans, countries globally would be able to sign up to new laws to allow people’s personal information to flow freely between jurisdictions.

Reader poll: Who is Europe’s most influential tech person?

May 5, 2022 5:39 pm

Tell us who is shaping the power and politics of technology in 2022.

5 things to know about the EU’s health data space

May 3, 2022 5:45 pm

The bloc is sitting on a goldmine of information — the challenge is harnessing it with cross-border coordination among member countries.

Crypto campaign targets EU ‘track-and-trace’ bill at 11th hour

April 27, 2022 3:51 pm

The measure would kill innovation in Europe and drive technology to the US, Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier warns.

Everything you need to know about the EU’s plan to clean up Big Tech

April 26, 2022 5:06 pm

EU executive wields new power to fine firms billions of euros over Digital Services Act abuse.

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April 26, 2022 5:00 am

How Qualcomm contributes to Europe’s digital future. A Q&A with Alex Rogers, President of Global Affairs and Technology Licensing at Qualcomm.

EU’s Vestager brushes off spyware threat

April 21, 2022 11:18 am

Commissioner says her phone and devices only hold ‘boring’ information.

Catalonia calls for EU ‘protection’ from Pegasus cyber snooping

April 20, 2022 5:12 pm

Madrid must provide answers or else Brussels must step in, Catalan president says.

Catalan spyware scandal prompts soul searching in Madrid, Brussels

April 19, 2022 8:17 pm

Evidence is mounting that authorities across the EU use spy software.

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