European Union: Data Protection

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AI In The IGaming Industry: Enhancing Personalisation While Avoiding Manipulation
As artificial intelligence transforms the iGaming industry through personalized player experiences and enhanced engagement, operators face a critical challenge: how to leverage AI's capabilities while navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the EU's AI Act and GDPR. The distinction between legitimate personalization and prohibited manipulation has become increasingly nuanced, requiring operators to implement robust governance frameworks that balance innovation with player protection and regulatory co
Malta Media & IT
GA
Ganado Advocates
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How Ireland’s Council Presidency Can Shape The EU’s Connectivity, Spectrum, And Online Safety Agenda
Ireland's EU Council Presidency faces critical telecommunications negotiations that will reshape Europe's digital infrastructure landscape. The Digital Networks Act promises to modernize the EU's telecoms framework by replacing multiple directives with a unified regulation, while parallel negotiations on child safety online raise fundamental questions about encryption and privacy. These interconnected policy files will determine how Europe balances investment incentives, cross-border service provision, netw
Ireland Media & IT
SR
McDermott Will & Schulte
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EU-US Data Transfers Under Threat? The US Supreme Court’s Decision In Trump v Slaughter
A recent US Supreme Court decision has cast doubt on the independence of the Federal Trade Commission, potentially undermining the legal foundation of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. The ruling allows the President to remove FTC commissioners without cause, raising questions about whether the framework still provides EU data subjects with adequate protection. Privacy advocacy groups are already preparing legal challenges that could invalidate this third iteration of transatlantic data transfer arrangement
Worldwide Privacy
M
Matheson
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A Record-Breaking Year: The Data Protection Commission’s Annual Report 2025
The Data Protection Commission's 2025 Annual Report reveals a 45% surge in complaints, with access requests dominating regulatory concerns and AI-generated complaints adding new complexity to enforcement. As the DPC issued its largest-ever fine of €530 million against TikTok and expanded its use of reprimands, organisations face heightened scrutiny over transparency obligations, breach documentation, and the balance between innovation and data protection compliance.
Ireland Privacy
WF
William Fry
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