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Dutch FDI Regime Scope Expanded: Six New Technology Categories Will Qualify As Highly Sensitive From 1 January 2027
The Dutch government has announced a significant expansion of its foreign direct investment screening regime, adding six new technology categories to the list of "sensitive technologies" subject to mandatory notification requirements. These additions reflect growing concerns about technological competition and national security risks associated with emerging technologies that could be weaponized or create strategic dependencies.
Netherlands Technology
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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When Does Data Stop Being Personal Data?
Few questions in data protection law carry as much practical weight as this one: when does data stop being personal data? The answer determines whether the GDPR applies at all and with it, whether individuals hold rights of access; whether data can be shared with third parties or transferred outside the EU without GDPR safeguards; and what is permissible in AI development. In short, the boundary between personal data and non-personal data is the watershed of data protection law.
Finland Privacy
HS
Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd
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Brillen Rottler – A Review Of The DSAR Mechanism
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on when data controllers can refuse data subject access requests as excessive, even if it's the first request received. This landmark decision examines whether publicly available information about a data subject's intentions can justify refusing access requests, and clarifies the circumstances under which data subjects can claim compensation for GDPR violations.
Ireland Technology
AC
Arthur Cox
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EU AI Act: Commission Draft Guidelines On Classification Of High-risk AI Systems
The European Commission has released draft guidelines clarifying how AI systems should be classified as high-risk under the EU AI Act, while simultaneously extending key compliance deadlines by up to two years. These guidelines provide detailed interpretative guidance on classification thresholds, the role of human oversight, and how complex or interconnected AI systems should be assessed for regulatory purposes.
Ireland Media & IT
AC
Arthur Cox
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KPMG Global Tech Report 2026: Consumer & Retail
Drawing on insights from more than 250 consumer and retail leaders, the report highlights where modernization is already delivering measurable impact: more accurate forecasting, more efficient supply chains, and increasingly automated front‑ and back‑office operations. Yet the findings also reveal the hurdles that continue to slow progress — most notably weak governance, fragmented technology stacks, and ongoing shortages of AI‑native talent
Cyprus Consumer
Ki
KPMG in Cyprus
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AI, Action & ROI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Brand Protection And Trademark Monitoring
In today's hyper-competitive global retail landscape, brand protection has evolved far beyond a legal formality — it is now a core pillar of corporate strategy. Organizations worldwide are turning to AI brand monitoring solutions and advanced trademark monitoring systems to safeguard their intellectual property at scale, speed, and precision that traditional methods simply cannot match.
Worldwide IP
Q
Questel
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L’actualité juridique numérique de la semaine – 8 juin 2026
Gérard Haas et son équipe ont compilé les actualités juridiques numériques les plus marquantes de la semaine, couvrant les alertes d'Anthropic sur l'auto-amélioration récursive de l'IA, les nouvelles sanctions de la DGCCRF contre SHEIN, les risques liés aux chatbots d'intimité, les inquiétudes autour de Doctolib et des données de santé, ainsi que la nouvelle stratégie open source européenne.
France Technology
HA
Haas Avocats
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Deepfakes, Chatbots, KI-Texte: EU-Kommission Konkretisiert Transparenzpflichten Der KI-Verordnung
The European Commission has published draft guidelines interpreting the AI Act's transparency obligations, establishing when and how organizations must disclose AI-generated content, deepfakes, and automated interactions. These guidelines clarify that deepfake labeling applies regardless of intent to deceive, that AI systems must identify themselves at the point of interaction, and that the editorial review exception for AI-generated text requires substantive human oversight with clear accountability.
Germany Technology
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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