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Category: EU

A year of Data Protection Law: 2024 review

Throughout this year, the EU and the UK have experienced several notable developments in data protection. In this article, we will highlight some of the key milestones of 2024.   The year began with an ever relevant reminder, advising UK organisations on the transfer of personal data to the US under the UK GDPR, stressing

Cyber Resilience Act: EU Council and Parliament Approve New Cybersecurity Standards for Digital Products

EU Council and EU Parliament enhance cybersecurity for digital products with the Cyber Resilience Act, ensuring connected devices are secure before entering the market.   The European Union has taken a major step forward in enhancing cybersecurity for digital products with the adoption of the Cyber Resilience Act by the EU Council and EU Parliament.

Aphaia offers a presentation about the Gigabit Infrastructure Act at FOAN 2024

Aphaia’s Managing Partner Cristina Contero Almagro offered a presentation about the new Gigabit Infrastructure Act at the 12th International Workshop on Fiber Optics in Access Networks (FOAN), which took place in Athens on 29 and 30 October.   The new Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA) entered into force in May 2024 and will be applicable in November 2025.

Tech giants push for lighter AI regulations in Europe

Tech giants push for lighter AI regulations in Europe amid concerns over fines and transparency.   In a pivotal final effort, the world’s largest technology companies are urging the European Union (EU) to take a more lenient stance on regulating artificial intelligence (AI). Firms like Amazon, Google, and Meta are currently facing the looming possibility

European Commission Initiates Proceedings to Ensure Apple’s Compliance with Digital Markets Act

The European Commission has initiated proceedings to ensure Apple complies with the Digital Markets Act by providing free interoperability to third-party developers for its iOS and iPadOS platforms.   The European Commission has launched two specification proceedings to ensure that Apple meets its obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). As a “gatekeeper” under the

EU AI Act Enforcement Overview

Penalties will be imposed by Member States under the EU AI Act, with the support of various authorities and bodies including an AI Board, AI Office, Advisory Forum and Scientific Panel.    The EU AI Act establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the European Union. The regulation aims to ensure that

Transparency obligations under the EU AI Act

Under the EU AI Act, what are transparency obligations imposed upon organisations, and what requirements and implications do these obligations carry?   The EU AI Act aims to regulate the development and use of AI in the EU. One of the key elements of the proposed Act is the requirement for transparency. This means that

General-purpose AI and Systemic risk in the EU AI Act

As Europe continues to embrace the potential of general-purpose AI, it is essential that a calculated approach is taken to address the systemic risks associated with the technology.    General-purpose Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) models are ones that have a wide range of possible uses, both intended and unintended by the developers. They can be used

The new EU AI Regulation: What is it and to whom does it apply?

After final approval by the Council of the EU on May 21, 2024, the EU AI Act is set to go into effect. What does this Regulation entail, and to whom does it apply?   The EU AI Act is a legal framework that aims to regulate the development, deployment, and use of Artificial Intelligence

”Pay or ok” — Does this new paid subscription model invalidate consent?

There has been much debate about the validity of consent under the GDPR as it relates to the “Pay or ok” paid subscription model on social media and other platforms and websites.   Since November 7, European users of Facebook and Instagram have had the option to pay a subscription in exchange for an ad-free