FEBIS · 23. July 2025
This document explores the often-overlooked role of sole traders in the European economy and highlights the essential contribution Business Information Providers (BIPs) can make in supporting their inclusion.
EU Newsletter · 11. July 2025
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued today a Joint Opinion on the European Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation amending certain regulations, including the GDPR.
EU Newsletter · 19. June 2025
The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the long-awaited GDPR procedural regulation, aiming to improve the handling of cross-border data protection complaints and speed up enforcement.
EU Newsletter · 17. June 2025
Denmark’s digital minister, Caroline Stage, made headlines by calling the GDPR a “digital elephant in the room.” Her message was clear: the current data protection regime is too complex and burdensome, especially for European businesses.
EU Newsletter · 22. May 2025
The European Commission has unveiled a significant regulatory proposal: the introduction of a dedicated category for Small Mid-Caps (SMCs) mid-sized companies that have not, until now, qualified for certain regulatory exemptions available to SMEs.
EU Newsletter · 29. April 2025
Main challenges of AI Act-GDPR interplay identified by EU countries, mainly due to their differing regulatory approaches, which could result in conflicting legal obligations for organizations.
EU Newsletter · 24. April 2025
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is expected to be finalized by the end of May 2025, earlier than previously anticipated.
Press Releases · 26. November 2024
Policymakers, industry leaders, and experts convened at the European Parliament for the event “Enhancing EU Competitiveness Through High-Quality Business Data”, hosted by MEP Costas Mavrides in cooperation with the Federation of Business Information Services (FEBIS). The event brought to light the vital role of business data and advanced technologies in fostering innovation, combating financial crime, and strengthening Europe’s economic standing.
EU Newsletter · 14. October 2024
At its plenary session on 7 and 8 October, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted Guidelines 1/2024 on processing of personal data based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) and has put up a public consultation on these guidelines. The deadline to provide comments is 20 November 2024.
EU Newsletter · 02. October 2024
On 26 September 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a ruling stating data protection authorities are not obligated to render a fine or order corrective action following a data breach if the controller has taken remedial actions.