Austrian DPA Rules Against Microsoft Tracking
Austria’s data protection authority has ruled that Microsoft unlawfully placed tracking cookies on a student’s device through Microsoft 365 Education....
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Italian Privacy Regulator Faces Corruption Inquiry
Italy’s data protection authority, long known for its assertive stance toward major tech companies, is now under investigation for alleged...
TikTok Faces Complaints Over Cross‑App Tracking
Privacy group noyb has filed two complaints against TikTok and its data‑sharing partners after uncovering extensive cross‑app tracking practices. The...
Intel CEO’s Deals Raise Conflict Questions
Intel CEO Tan's investments create potential conflicts of interest Intel implements policies for Tan to recuse from conflicting decisions Tan's...
India Drops Mandatory Cybersecurity App Order
Decision marks rare policy reversal for Modi's government Congress Party questioned legality of the move Privacy advocates contested the decision...
EU Commission Faces Backlash Over GDPR Reform
Digital Omnibus proposal raises privacy concerns The European Commission has unveiled its “Digital Omnibus” proposal, sparking immediate criticism from civil...
Germany to Increase ESA Funding to €5 Billion
Government outlines broader space security strategy Germany has announced plans to raise its contribution to the European Space Agency (ESA),...
Germany Prepares Quantum-Secure National ID Cards
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC): Preparatory work completed to equip the next generation of ID cards with chips protected against quantum-computer attacks...
Climate Science at COP30 Highlights Accelerating Risks
New data reveals faster warming, ecosystem collapse, and rising human toll As COP30 unfolds in Belém, Brazil, climate scientists are...
Austria’s Economic Ministry Adopts Sovereign Cloud Platform
BMWET replaces foreign cloud services with Nextcloud to enhance data control, security and strategic independence. The Austrian Federal Ministry for...
