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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On 20 January 2026, the European Commission proposed a new cybersecurity package, aimed at strengthening the EU’s cybersecurity resilience and capabilities. The package includes a revised Cybersecurity Act (“CSA“) and targeted amendments to the NIS2 Directive (see our blog post for further information on the amendments to the NIS2 Directive). The revised…

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The EU Data Act is one of the cornerstones of the EU’s Data Strategy and introduces a new and horizontal set of rules on data access and use to boost the EU’s data economy. Most of the provisions of the Data Act will become applicable as of 12 September 2025. To assist stakeholders in the…

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