EU Parliament and Council agree on new rules to enforce the General Data Protection Regulation. Consumer advocates criticize loopholes and slow procedures.
By Corinna Visser
A Bitkom survey on the GDPR revealed that many companies are foregoing innovations due to data protection requirements. The digital association is therefore calling on the Commission to rethink.
By Corinna Visser
The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined TikTok EUR 530 million for violating the GDPR and transparency obligations. TikTok rejects the accusations.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined TikTok EUR 530 million for violating the GDPR and transparency obligations. TikTok rejects the accusations.
By Corinna Visser
In the future, Meta will offer users in the EU the choice between detailed and less personalized advertising or a paid ad-free subscription. Critics such as Max Schrems find this insufficient.
By Corinna Visser
Irishman Michael McGrath is to take over the Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law portfolio in the new Commission. He has experience in government and can also find compromises. However, he has no experience in justice and consumer protection.
By Redaktion Table
The new Commission will have to tackle new tasks in digital policy. Parliamentarians are calling for a focus on the implementation and improvement of existing laws. Legislation should also become more flexible.
By Corinna Visser
The General Data Protection Regulation was to become a centerpiece of Europe's digital policy. It has been legally effective for five years. But is it working? An interim assessment.
By Falk Steiner
