On 17 September 2026, the European Commission unveiled its proposal for the EU KIDS Act (EU Keeping Internet Digital Spaces Accountable and Trustworthy), a harmonised EU framework designed to reshape how children engage with online services. The proposal goes well beyond age verification requirements and seeks to fundamentally change the design of digital services used
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The first major EU Cyber Resilience Act (the “CRA“) compliance deadline is fast approaching. From 11 September 2026, manufacturers within scope of the CRA must comply with new reporting obligations for actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents. These requirements take effect more than a year before the CRA’s substantive provisions, making them an
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On 7 July 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted its draft Guidelines 02/2026 on Anonymisation for public consultation. The Guidelines provide long-awaited clarification on when data can truly be considered anonymous under the GDPR, updating the previous Article 29 Working Party’s 2014 Opinion on anonymisation to reflect significant legal, and technological
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Today, 17 July 2026, marks an important milestone under the EU’s Critical Entities Resilience Directive (CER), as Member States are required to identify and designate the entities considered “critical” for the provision of essential services.
Understanding the CER Directive
The CER forms part of the EU’s broader effort to strengthen the resilience of
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Deepfakes (AI-generated synthetic media capable of producing highly realistic images, audio, and video of real individuals) have graduated from a mere novelty to a genuine legal concern. Using neural networks trained on visual and audio data, deepfake systems can replicate a person’s appearance and voice with remarkable fidelity, producing content that is often indistinguishable from
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A proposed common template for personal data breach notifications recently published by the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB“) for consultation has the potential to assist organisations in streamlining personal data breach reporting across the EU while also raising additional complexity and challenges for businesses.
In line with the EDPB’s Helsinki Statement on enhanced
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The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUAA“), introduces a new statutory requirement for all controllers, with no exceptions, to implement a formal process to handle data protection complaints by 19 June 2026.
Key changes
The DUAA received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025 and introduces a number of amendments to the UK’s data
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The protection of children online, including the safeguarding of their personal data, has emerged as a key regulatory focus in the UK, with the Government facing sustained pressure to address concerns about children’s safety online.[1] Recent developments have added further momentum – in particular, Australia’s recent prohibition on social media use by under-16s has
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The UK Government’s legislative agenda, set out in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026, places cybersecurity and digital resilience firmly at the centre of national policy. Against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical instability and rapidly evolving technological risks, the proposed measures continue the shift towards a more interventionist and systemic approach to safeguarding the
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Organisations are increasingly turning to AI-enabled tools throughout the recruitment lifecycle, from CV filtering and suitability scoring to online assessments and behavioural analysis. These tools can offer real advantages, including faster hiring processes and the potential to reduce human bias that inevitably exists in traditional recruitment. However, their use often creates a tension with data
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