PrivacyDigestDec 5

EU's New Digital Package Proposal Promises Red Tape Cuts but Guts #GDPR #Privacy #Rights

The #EuropeanCommission (EC) is considering a “Digital Omnibus” package that would substantially rewrite #EU privacy law, particularly the landmark #GeneralDataProtectionRegulation (GDPR). It’s not a done deal, and it shouldn’t be.

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/eus-new-digital-package-proposal-promises-red-tape-cuts-guts-gdpr-privacy-rights

EU's New Digital Package Proposal Promises Red Tape Cuts but Guts GDPR Privacy Rights

The European Commission (EC) is considering a “Digital Omnibus” package that would substantially rewrite EU privacy law, particularly the landmark General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It’s not a done deal, and it shouldn’t be.The GDPR is the most comprehensive model for privacy legislation...

Electronic Frontier Foundation
Josh LeeNov 19

If you're in legal I'm sure you're interested in compliance. It is exciting after all, lol. Anyway... here are some you need to consider when it comes to compliance and your tech.

#AI #LawFirm #GDPR #HIPPA #SOC2 #GeneralDataProtectionRegulation #HealthInsurancePortabilityandAccountabilityAct #ArtificialIntelligence #ServiceOrganizationControl2

https://medium.com/@heyjoshlee/the-3-compliance-frameworks-every-law-firm-using-ai-should-know-how-gdpr-hipaa-and-soc-2-keep-4594120924b4

The 3 Compliance Frameworks Every Law Firm Using AI Should Know: How GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 Keep…

So, you’re thinking about bringing AI into your law firm? Let’s talk about the rules that keep your clients’ data — and your reputation —…

Medium
Κόμμα Πειρατών Ελλάδας (ΠΕΙΡ)Nov 11

“Απλοποίηση” του GDPR διά του ξεχαρβαλώματος: επικίνδυνο για τη δημοκρατία δώρο στις πολυεθνικές και τη βιομηχανία των παρακολουθήσεων

https://www.pirateparty.gr/2025/11/aplopoiisi-gdpr-ksexarbaloma/

#ΓενικόςΚανονισμόςΠροστασίαςΔεδομένων #ΓΚΠΔ #ΕυρωπαϊκήΈνωση #ΕυρωπαϊκήΕπιτροπή #Ιδιωτικότητα #Κομισιόν #ΠροσωπικάΔεδομένα #ΤεχνητήΝοημοσύνη #BigTech #DigitalOmnibus #GeneralDataProtectionRegulation #GDPR #Kompromat

“Απλοποίηση” του GDPR διά του ξεχαρβαλώματος: επικίνδυνο για τη δημοκρατία δώρο στις πολυεθνικές και τη βιομηχανία των παρακολουθήσεων

Ως ΠΕΙΡ εκφράζουμε την έντονη ανησυχία μας για τις πρόσφατες πληροφορίες που αφορούν προτεινόμενες αλλαγές στον κατασυκοφαντημένο Γενικό Κανονισμό Προστασίας Δεδομένων (ΓΚΠΔ / GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation). Όπως αποκαλύπτεται από έγγραφα και πηγές που διέρρευσαν εσωτερικές θέσεις της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής για αναθεώρηση του GDPR, οι θεμελιώδεις αρχές της προστασίας προσωπικών δεδομένων στην ΕΕ υπονομεύονται για ακόμη μία φορά ...

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Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow – No trackers, no ads. Black type, white background. Privacy policy: we don't collect or retain any data at all ever period.Oct 31

Pluralistic: The internet was made for privacy (31 Oct 2025)

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://pluralistic.net/2025/10/31/losing-the-crypto-wars/

Pluralistic: The internet was made for privacy (31 Oct 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

Stakeholders for a Safe Green VillageFeb 4, 2025

Stuck on Big Tech vs. Big China, America Overlooks the Real Social Media Revolution Happening Elsewhere

The Fediverse, a network of decentralized social media platforms, thrives in Europe and Canada, promoting privacy and user control in contrast to U.S. corporate giants. Factors like European regulations, public funding, and anti-Big Tech sentiment contribute to its success, while the U.S. struggles with corporate dominance and lack of privacy laws, lagging behind in digital innovation.

https://stakeholderssgv.wpcomstaging.com/2025/02/03/us-missing-out-on-decentralized-web/

Stuck on Big Tech vs. Big China, America Overlooks the Real Social Media Revolution Happening Elsewhere

The Fediverse, a network of decentralized social media platforms, thrives in Europe and Canada, promoting privacy and user control in contrast to U.S. corporate giants. Factors like European regula…

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Show threadCCIA EuropeDec 16, 2024
📢 @EtienneDrouard: "Scraping of data and training AI should be compatible with the #GeneralDataProtectionRegulation and #LegitimateInterest. This means protecting people, not asking for their consent."
EURACTIV TechnologySep 29, 2024
Germany posed to regulate automated credit scoring  https://www.euractiv.com/section/data-privacy/news/germany-posed-to-regulate-automated-credit-scoring/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #creditrating #GDPR #GeneralDataProtectionRegulation
Germany posed to regulate automated credit scoring 

Germany’s proposed revision of its Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) would allow automatic credit scoring,

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EURACTIV TechnologyFeb 23, 2024
Concerns raised over UK Data Protection Bill’s impact on EU’s GDPR https://www.euractiv.com/section/data-privacy/news/concerns-raised-over-uk-data-protection-bills-impact-on-eus-gdpr/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #dataprotection #GDPR #GeneralDataProtectionRegulation
Concerns raised over UK Data Protection Bill's impact on EU's GDPR

A letter sent by member of European Parliament Paul Tang, seen by Euractiv, raises questions regarding the pot

EURACTIV
Daniela KeusenJan 14, 2024

EU-#Datenschutzgrundverordnung: Grundlagen

Unternehmen mit Sitz in EU-Mitgliedsstaat oder Verträge mit in EU-ansässigen Kunden abschließt, muss Vorgaben #DSGVO (engl. #GDPR für #GeneralDataProtectionRegulation) zwingend beachten.

- Grundlagen, Aufbau u. #Regelungsinhalte
- Verhältnis der DSGVO zum #nationalenRecht
- Rechtslage Deutschland, Schweiz u. Österreich bis einschl. Sep. 2019
- Rechtsbereiche sensibilisieren u. Problembewusstsein schaffen
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Certificate of Completion

Check out my certificate for “EU-Datenschutzgrundverordnung (DSGVO): Grundlagen”: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/4b4e4381bb009bb0b752cf3f390e86278ea6c942ee5a4b0f0dee553e6c0918b7.

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Cory DoctorowMay 15, 2023

When the #EU passed its landmark #GeneralDataProtectionRegulation (#GDPR), it seemed like a #privacy miracle. Despite the most aggressive lobbying Europe had ever seen, 500 million Europeans were now guaranteed a digital private life. Could this really be?

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If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this thread to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/05/15/finnegans-snooze/#dirty-old-town

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