Updates

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.

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.

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.

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.

ICT policy reform planned to boost digital economy in Bangladesh
ICT policies to be overhauled by June for digital growth.

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)/

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. […]

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.

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.

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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