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The EU Digital Omnibus: Europe’s Bold Move to Simplify Digital Regulation The European Commission launched today an ambitious initiative that could fundamentally reshape how businesses interact with EU digital regulations. The Digital Omnibus, part of the broader Digital Package on Simplification, represents the most significant attempt yet to address what many consider the growing complexity burden of Europe’s digital regulatory landscape. The Problem Brussels Finally Acknowledges After years of stakeholder complaints about regulatory fragmentation and implementation complexity, the Commission has officially recognized what industry has been saying: Europe’s digital rulebook has become unwieldy. The call for evidence document is surprisingly candid about the challenges, noting that “multiple horizontal, and sector-specific rules were adopted, leading to complexity in implementation, fragmentation in their application at the national level and misalignment in the enforcement approaches.” ...

EU Data Act: A New Era for Data Control in Europe’s Digital Economy September 12, 2025 - Today marks a fundamental milestone for the European digital economy: the EU Data Act officially comes into force across all European Union member states, as announced today by the European Commission in an official press release. This regulation represents a crucial piece in the European data governance puzzle, complementing the GDPR and AI Act to build a fairer, more transparent, and competitive digital ecosystem. ...

The EU Court of Justice Clarifies the Limits of Pseudonymization: Data Remains Personal for Those Who Hold the Key The EDPS/SRB Case: When Pseudonymized Opinions Remain Personal Data The recent Judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (First Chamber) of 4 September 2025 in the Case C-413/23 P of 4 September 2025 provides essential clarifications on the nature of pseudonymized data and transparency obligations for data controllers, with significant implications for anyone managing data sharing processes with third parties. ...

Automatic Synchronization between macOS Calendars and Logseq: An Integrated Workflow for Productivity Introduction to Logseq Logseq is a privacy-first, open-source knowledge management application that is revolutionizing how we organize and manage our information. Unlike traditional linear note-taking tools, Logseq employs a graph-based linking approach that enables natural connections between concepts, ideas, and information. Logseq’s daily journaling system is potent: each day, a new page is automatically created where you can jot down thoughts, tasks, meetings, and any other information. This temporal structure, combined with the ability to link information blocks through backlinks and tags, creates a knowledge network that grows organically over time. ...

Just one day before the second phase of the AI Act took effect, the European Commission issued its definitive verdict: the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice is “adequate.” But what does this approval mean for the future of artificial intelligence in Europe? Exactly 24 hours before the new AI Act rules came into force, the European Commission published what many consider the most essential document for the future of AI in Europe: Opinion C(2025) 5361 of August 1 2025, on the assessment of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice. ...

AI Act: August 2, 2025 Marks a Decisive Turning Point for Artificial Intelligence in Europe The countdown is almost over. In three days, on August 2, 2025, the second phase of the European AI Act will come into force, bringing with it a package of regulations that will redefine the artificial intelligence landscape in the Old Continent. If you thought the first provisions that came into effect in February were just an appetizer, get ready for the main course. ...

JUST RELEASED TODAY (24-07-2025): European Parliament study exposes critical flaws in Europe’s AI liability approach as the Commission considers withdrawing the AI Liability Directive. The European Parliament’s latest study reveals a fundamental shift in EU AI governance—and it’s not necessarily for the better. The European Commission is actively considering withdrawing the AI Liability Directive (AILD) in 2025, which could potentially create a regulatory vacuum that could fragment Europe’s digital market. ...

The European Commission today finalized its official template for AI training data transparency, providing the definitive framework for compliance with the EU AI Act. What’s confirmed today (July 24, 2025): Final template after extensive stakeholder consultation (430+ responses) Comprehensive disclosure requirements across all training phases Balanced approach protecting trade secrets while ensuring transparency Clear implementation timeline with enforcement starting August 2026 Key disclosure requirements: General Information: Model identification, modalities, training data size ranges, linguistic characteristics Data Sources: Public datasets, licensed content, web-scraped data (top 10% of domains), user data, synthetic/AI-generated training data Legal Compliance: Copyright reservation, respect, illegal content removal measures Critical timeline: ...

TODAY’S NEWS: Major milestone for AI governance in Europe! The European Commission’s AI Office is now inviting providers to sign the General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice. A groundbreaking voluntary framework for compliance with the EU AI Act. What makes this significant: Developed by 13 independent experts with 1,000+ stakeholders Streamlined compliance path for AI model providers Reduced administrative burden and greater legal certainty Covers transparency, copyright, and safety/security obligations Key benefits for signatories: ...

Major update on the EU AI Act! The co-chairs of the European Parliament’s AI Act Working Group, Brando Benifei (S&D, IT) and Michael McNamara MEP (Renew, IE), issued a joint statement today (July 16, 2025) on the new General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice. Key takeaways from their statement: Code welcomed - described as a “pragmatic and timely foundation” for managing systemic risks and building public trust Balance achieved - despite intense lobbying pressure, the code maintains core protections while balancing industry needs with civil society concerns Transparency & accountability - emphasis on risk monitoring and fundamental rights protection Call to action - all GPAI providers urged to sign and fully implement the code Enforcement is key - stressed the importance of robust oversight by the AI Office to prevent it from becoming a “paper tiger” Important timeline: ...