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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

US court: no copyright infringement in two cases of training AI models with copyright-protected books without owners’ consent
01 July 25 Jose Jehuda Garcia

A US federal court ruled, in two separate cases, that training artificial intelligence (AI) models with copyright-protected books without permission from copyright owners does not infringe copyright in certain circumstances. Both rulings are subject to appeal, and the ultimate resolution of this AI training issue remains unsettled. Many other copyright infringement lawsuits over AI training are still pending in the US.

Changes to the UK’s data protection framework
01 July 25 Miljana Todorovic

The Data (Use and Access) Act became law on 19 June 2025. The act introduces changes to the UK data protection regime in areas such as automated decision-making, the use of cookies and the legal bases for processing personal data. It also restructures the UK data protection authority.

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
29 June 25 Marianna Mattera

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

UK examines options to strengthen cybersecurity of enterprise connected devices
26 June 25 Miljana Todorovic

The UK government is seeking feedback on the cybersecurity of enterprise connected (IoT) devices. Proposed initiatives may include publishing a voluntary code of practice, developing “a new global standard” for cybersecurity and/or introducing legislation that would mandate some or all of the code’s principles.

Czech Republic transposes NIS2 Directive and empowers government to restrict high-risk vendors of 5G equipment
23 June 25 Jan Cisar

The NIS2 transposition law has not yet been officially published but it is expected to enter into force on 1 September 2025. The government would have sole responsibility for deciding on restricting high-risk vendors, while the national cybersecurity authority would implement the decision in practice.

EU co-legislators reach provisional agreement on proposed regulation on additional procedural rules for GDPR enforcement
22 June 25 Alessandra Vaes

The agreement, which is yet to be formally adopted, would set a 15-month deadline for data protection authorities to conclude their investigations. However, the press releases issued by the EP and the Council do not provide much detail on the substance of the final deal.

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