Cybersecurity and Data Protection

Latest news, analysis and comment on cybersecurity and data protection policy in Europe and beyond.

Hungry for rules: Spain to test Europe’s artificial intelligence law ahead of time

June 28, 2022 6:00 am

Spanish regulators will start overseeing voluntary companies working on risky artificial intelligence systems like self-driving cars in October.

Russian hackers attack Lithuania over Kaliningrad sanctions

June 27, 2022 7:26 pm

EU’s Russia sanctions trigger flurry of DDoS attacks on Baltic country.

The Czechs Europe needs to know

June 23, 2022 6:00 am

As the Central European country takes over the EU presidency, here’s who could be influential.

A wonk’s guide to the Czech EU presidency policy agenda

June 23, 2022 6:00 am

With Europe beset by multiple crises, Prague will focus on energy security, trade deals and climate change.

Czech Republic braces for rocky EU presidency amid Ukraine war, high inflation

June 23, 2022 6:00 am

The Central European country will be working on a shoestring budget — and under close scrutiny of its commitment to green issues.

A Pirate in Brussels: Czech tech minister to shake up the EU

June 23, 2022 6:00 am

Ivan Bartoš will spearhead negotiations among EU countries on laws to regulate artificial intelligence, data and digital identity.

Pegasus used by at least 5 EU countries, NSO Group tells lawmakers

June 21, 2022 8:47 pm

NSO Group ‘made mistakes,’ its chief lawyer says.

EU moves toward Russian lobbyist ban

June 21, 2022 6:41 pm

Russian representatives will be suspended from the transparency register, as Council of EU takes action.

Judges clip EU countries’ wings on collecting travel data

June 21, 2022 1:52 pm

Top court says airlines shouldn’t have to hand over passenger data to governments for EU flights.

Pegasus makers face EU grilling. Here’s what to ask them

June 21, 2022 6:00 am

Uncovering NSO Group’s workings is key for lawmakers trying to gain control of the spyware market.

German Greens confirm top brass hit by cyberattack

June 18, 2022 3:26 pm

The attacks were initially discovered by the party’s IT service provider.

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.

German Greens party’s emails compromised by hackers

June 17, 2022 4:46 pm

The party’s co-leaders Omid Nouripour and Ricarda Lang were among the victims of the hacking.

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.

The problem at the heart of Brussels’ disinformation playbook

June 16, 2022 2:48 pm

By making the new rules voluntary, the EU is reliant on the companies upholding standards they can walk away from whenever they want.

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.

Europe Minister Beaune among top officials at risk in French parliamentary election

June 13, 2022 6:52 pm

Challenge from new French left alliance could force ministers out after the second round.

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.

Welcome to Bulgaria, where the Ukraine war is NATO’s fault

June 8, 2022 9:37 pm

In one corner of the EU, Putin’s propaganda machine is going strong.

UkraineX: How Elon Musk’s space satellites changed the war on the ground

June 8, 2022 9:00 am

From artillery strikes to Zoom calls, the tech billionaire’s internet service has become a lifeline in the fight against Russia.

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.

It’s time to trade: 8 free-trade deals Brussels wants to seal

May 26, 2022 6:00 am

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is pushing EU countries to strengthen trade links around the world.

Ukraine accuses SAP and Cloudflare of enabling Russia’s war effort

May 23, 2022 5:08 pm

Digital Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says the two companies should pull out of Russia.

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