EDPB adopts statement on European Police Cooperation Code and chooses topic for next coordinated action

The EDPB has held its September plenary session

New EU cybersecurity rules proposed

The proposed rules introduce mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements.

The Week's Tech Law News Round Up

Supreme Court to hear appeal in AI patent case of Thaler v Comptroller-General, Irish DPC submits Article 60 draft decision on inquiry into TikTok and more in this week's round-up of UK and EU techlaw news developments not covered elsewhere on the SCL website.

Irish Data Protection Commission announces decision in Instagram inquiry

The EDPB has also published its decision.

General Court largely confirms Commission's decision in Google infringement case

However, the General Court considers that to reflect the seriousness and duration of the infringement, the fine on Google should be €4.125 billion.

The Week's Tech Law News Round Up

Data Protection and Digital Information Bill to be reviewed, Home Office seeks views on tackling unauthorised access to online accounts and personal data, CMA publishes terms of reference for DRCF, and more in this week's round-up of UK and EU techlaw news developments not covered elsewhere on the SCL website.

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Belgian Market Court refers preliminary questions to the CJEU in IAB Europe cookie case

The questions concern IAB Europe's status as a (joint) controller, and whether the "TC String" can be considered personal data.

ICO publishes draft guidance on privacy enhancing technologies

PETs are technologies that embody fundamental data protection principles by minimising personal data use, maximising data security, and/or empowering individuals.

New telecoms security regulations and an accompanying draft code of practice laid

The UK government has laid new telecoms security regulations and an accompanying draft code of practice in Parliament.