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    Get concise, easy-to-understand updates on the EU's digital policy, as well as the main policy and regulatory developments in the Americas. A single source of alerts and reports on data protection and privacy rules in the EU and the Americas, and initiatives on international transfers of personal data. Policy and regulatory initiatives shaping the data economy in Europe.
    Track regulators’ responses to cyber risks with updates on the implementation of the EU cybersecurity rules as well as specific cybersecurity strategies in the Americas. Coverage of regulatory developments impacting technologies such as cloud, AI and IoT. Follow initiatives specifically targeting digital platforms.
    Follow the latest developments in consumer protection around digital content, products and services. Get an overview of regulation that seeks to foster the development of e-Commerce in Europe and the Americas.

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latest intelligence

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
18 May 25 Marianna Mattera

This report gathers policy and regulatory developments at EU level covered by Cullen International’s Digital Economy and Media services during last week. It also lists events taking place this week.

Stakeholders discuss key challenges in EU NIS2 implementation
15 May 25 Alessandra Vaes

Stakeholders identified as key concerns navigating the diverse cybersecurity frameworks enacted by EU member states and verifying the cybersecurity practices of suppliers (supply chain).

EU AI Act: Council discussion highlights key challenges and solutions in AI rulebook interplay with GDPR
13 May 25 Elisar Bashir

Most EU member states differentiated between the regulatory approaches underpinning the AI Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which may lead to different regulatory outcomes. Some member states (not specified) proposed that data protection authorities entrusted to enforce the GDPR should also be designated as the enforcers of the AI Act.

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
11 May 25 Miljana Todorovic

This report gathers policy and regulatory developments at EU level covered by Cullen International’s Digital Economy and Media services during the last week. It also lists events taking place this week.

NIS2: European Commission moves forward with infringement proceedings against 19 member states for late transposition
08 May 25 Javier Huerta Bravo

According to the Commission, the following countries have not yet transposed the directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the EU (NIS2): Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

Ireland’s data protection authority fines TikTok €530m
07 May 25 Javier Huerta Bravo

The authority found that the company illegally transferred personal data of users in the EU to China. It is the third highest fine imposed under the General Data Protection Regulation.

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