From pivotal court decisions on personal data to guidance oversight frameworks for digital infrastructure and AI governance, Europe’s regulatory landscape is rapidly evolving. This week, key developments highlight the EU's sharpened focus on data protection, operational resilience, legislative transparency, and ethical AI.
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.
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.
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.