European Union: IT and Internet

The European Patent Office Board of Appeal examined whether mathematical steps for generating points on elliptic curves can contribute to technical character in cryptographic applications. The central question was whether designing a constant-time execution method to prevent timing attacks on secret parameters constitutes a technical effect, or remains merely an abstract mathematical exercise.

Le 16 juin 2026, l’État français remplace Palantir par ChapsVision à la DGSI. Il n’existe pas de moment plus instructif qu’une rupture de contrat pour mesurer l’écart entre l’intention politique et la réalité juridique.

Ireland has lifted its data centre connection moratorium and introduced a demanding new framework requiring developers to provide their own generation capacity, source 80% of electricity from new Irish renewables within six years, and meet strict grid stability requirements. The policy creates significant opportunities for developers who can navigate the complex intersection of grid connection, planning permission, and renewable energy procurement, though a pending legal challenge adds uncertainty to the la

L’idée selon laquelle la protection des données personnelles serait une simple formalité juridique dont les prestataires informatiques pourraient faire fi dans le cadre de leurs travaux doit définitivement être abandonnée.

The first papal encyclical dedicated to artificial intelligence raises critical questions about algorithmic surveillance in the workplace, opacity in automated decision-making, invisible data exploitation, and the protection of human dignity. This analysis examines how existing legal frameworks already address these four major concerns identified by Pope Leo XIV in Magnifica Humanitas.

The European Commission has proposed a new regulation to establish an EU-wide selection procedure for allocating licenses in the 2 GHz mobile satellite services band, with one-third reserved for governmental and defense use and two-thirds for commercial applications. The proposal aims to promote direct-to-device services and technological sovereignty once current authorizations expire in May 2027.

Colin Rooney and Michael Egan explore how generative AI is transforming legal services, from accelerating document review in cyber incidents and DSARs to creating scalable solutions for Data Protection Impact Assessments.

On May 25, 2026, the Dutch government blocked the proposed acquisition of Dutch cloud services provider Solvinity by U.S.-based Kyndryl, citing alleged public interest concerns under the Netherlands...

L'IA trie des CV, décide de prêts bancaires, aide au diagnostic médical. Mais quelles sont les règles qui encadrent tout ça ?