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15 Apr 2025

New EDPB guidance on blockchain and GDPR compliance

The EDPB has also opened a public consultation on these guidelines, inviting feedback until 9 June 2025.

15 Apr 2025

Japan issues first antitrust order against Google over Android app restrictions

Google called the order ‘regrettable’ and stated it would review the decision and consider its response, arguing that Japanese manufacturers and telecom operators are not forced to transact with Google.

15 Apr 2025

Meta to use EU user data for AI training amid scrutiny

After delays and privacy concerns, Meta has launched AI training in Europe using public adult content, excluding private messages and under-18 user data.

15 Apr 2025

X faces EU probe over AI data use

Ireland launches a formal probe into X over its use of public EU user data to train the Grok AI chatbot, raising serious GDPR compliance concerns.

13 Apr 2025

ICT policy reform planned to boost digital economy in Bangladesh

ICT policies to be overhauled by June for digital growth.

12 Apr 2025

Nigeria’s roadmap to digital inclusion

The initiative was presented by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMWA)/

12 Apr 2025

Irish wathcdog investigates X’s Grok AI for potential GDPR breaches

​The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has initiated a formal investigation into the use of European Union (EU) citizens’ personal data by X, formerly known as Twitter, in training its artificial intelligence (AI) model, Grok. This inquiry aims to assess whether X’s data processing practices align with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) standards. ​ […]

11 Apr 2025

EU prepares new data strategy for AI growth

Europe’s new Data Union Strategy will support the AI Continent Action Plan, aiming to make the EU a global leader in artificial intelligence.

11 Apr 2025

European Commission launches consultation to revise EU Cybersecurity Act

The proposed revisions aim to bolster existing cybersecurity frameworks, such as the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the European Cybersecurity Certification Framework.

11 Apr 2025

EU lawmakers urge strict definition of open source AI in EU’s AI Act

MEPs call out Meta for misleading open source AI claims.

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