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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.
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latest intelligence

EU risk assessment extends 5G security concerns to entire telecoms infrastructure
18 March 24 Visiola Pula

The assessment extends to all telecoms networks, including submarine cables, the 5G security concerns stemming from interference by a state actor with equipment and service providers. It calls on EU member states to conduct a comprehensive overview of these providers and hinted at a possible future evaluation of their risk profile and potential dependencies.

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
17 March 24 Javier Huerta Bravo

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.

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
10 March 24 Miljana Todorovic

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.

Will electronic communications services providers and online platforms be liable for fraud under new EU Payment Services Regulation?
10 March 24 Javier Huerta Bravo

The European Parliament lead committee considers that, if electronic communications services providers and online platforms do not cooperate with payment services providers in fighting spoofing, “they should be held jointly responsible” in case of fraud.

Romanian government rejects Huawei’s request to participate in 5G network
05 March 24 Sebastian Naste

Based on a recent decision adopted by the prime minister, Romanian mobile network operators must stop using any 5G equipment supplied by Huawei as of 11 June 2026 for the core network and 11 June 2028 for the rest of the network.

EU Presidency holds conference on online influencers
03 March 24 Olha Hruba

Policymakers and industry discussed how to support online influencers and whether additional rules are needed to contribute to responsible influencing.

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