Privacy
A Pirate in Brussels: Czech tech minister to shake up the EU
A wonk’s guide to the Czech EU presidency policy agenda
Pegasus used by at least 5 EU countries, NSO Group tells lawmakers
Judges clip EU countries’ wings on collecting travel data
Pegasus makers face EU grilling. Here’s what to ask them
Amid antitrust brawls, France’s competition chief stays in his lane
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
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
The European Data Protection Supervisor hinted at needing a more centralized enforcement model.
What’s wrong with the GDPR?
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
‘Immunity requirements’ could force giants to disavow US data laws and restructure European operations.
Apple’s privacy rules targeted by German competition watchdog
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
Berlin has criticized the EU’s plan to fight child sexual abuse material as a threat to privacy and fundamental rights.
How Sheryl Sandberg lost DC
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
The US whistleblower is working on a privacy project with funding from a digital token.
Coming soon: Westminster Insider returns
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
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
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
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
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
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?
Tell us who is shaping the power and politics of technology in 2022.
5 things to know about the EU’s health data space
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
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
EU executive wields new power to fine firms billions of euros over Digital Services Act abuse.
Connecting everyone and everything intelligently
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
Commissioner says her phone and devices only hold ‘boring’ information.
Catalonia calls for EU ‘protection’ from Pegasus cyber snooping
Madrid must provide answers or else Brussels must step in, Catalan president says.
Catalan spyware scandal prompts soul searching in Madrid, Brussels
Evidence is mounting that authorities across the EU use spy software.
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