October 22, 2024 at 08:04AM The Council of the European Union has adopted the Cyber Resilience Act, ensuring connected devices meet new cybersecurity standards before market release. This law enhances existing regulations and provides consumers with clearer options for secure products, featuring a “CE” label for compliance. The act will take effect in 2027. **Meeting … Read more
September 4, 2024 at 05:18AM The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined Clearview AI €30.5 million for violating the GDPR by creating an “illegal database” of billions of facial photos without consent. Clearview faces further penalties if it doesn’t cease violations. The company claims it isn’t subject to EU regulations, but the Dutch DPA is … Read more
September 3, 2024 at 10:18AM The Netherlands’ Data Protection Agency fined Clearview AI 30.5 million euros for creating an “illegal database” of billions of photos without sufficient consent. Clearview’s chief legal officer contested the decision, claiming it falls outside EU data protection regulations. The company faces further penalties if it continues to breach regulations. Clearview … Read more
July 8, 2024 at 04:56AM The digital world relies on identity for everyday tasks, yet digital identity remains a challenge. EU’s eIDAS regulation aims to tackle this, with the updated eIDAS 2.0 requiring all member states to deploy a national digital identity scheme by 2024. The EU digital identity wallet will consolidate electronic identification and … Read more
March 23, 2024 at 01:06PM Microsoft plans to limit access to over fifty cloud products for Russian organizations by the end of March, in compliance with EU sanctions. The suspension was initially set for March 20, 2024, but was postponed to month-end. Softline Group of Companies first reported the impending suspensions and highlighted possible functional … Read more
February 21, 2024 at 03:30AM The European Union introduced the original Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive in 2016 in response to growing cybersecurity threats. The upcoming NIS2 directive, effective in October 2024, expands security requirements for over 160,000 companies, with non-compliance fines reaching €10 million. Organizations are urged to prepare for increased obligations and … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 03:34AM The European Union has initiated an investigation into TikTok under the Digital Services Act, citing concerns over transparency and protection of minors. This follows TikTok’s unsatisfactory responses to preliminary inquiries. The investigation will focus on several key areas including systemic risks, privacy measures for minors, and transparency. Non-compliance may result … Read more
December 12, 2023 at 02:04PM The EU Cyber Resilience Act requires manufacturers to prioritize security-by-design, enhancing global tech protocols. It places responsibility on manufacturers to ensure products are secure throughout their lifecycle, aiming for transparency in cybersecurity practices. Non-compliance could result in significant fines. This act will likely influence cybersecurity standards globally. Key Takeaways from … Read more