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dig. watch > updates > edpb-dpia-template-to-strengthen-gdpr-compliance

European Data Protection Board introduces DPIA template to strengthen GDPR compliance

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (205+ words) Home | Updates | European Data Protection Board introduces DPIA template to strengthen GDPR compliance The initiative follows the board's broader effort to harmonise regulatory practices and make data protection requirements easier for organisations to apply. A DPIA is required when data…...

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dig. watch > updates > canada-launches-cyber-security-certification-to-protect-defence-supply-chains

Canada launches cyber security certification to protect defence supply chains

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (174+ words) Home | Updates | Canada launches cyber security certification to protect defence supply chains Supply chain security reinforced as an initiative in Canada sets a baseline for cyber risk management. The Government of Canada has introduced Level 1 of the Canadian Program for…...

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dig. watch > newsletters > dw-weekly > dw-weekly-257

Weekly #257 AI meets cybersecurity as project Glasswing takes flight

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (782+ words) Home | Newsletters & Shorts | Weekly #257 AI meets cybersecurity as project Glasswing takes flight 3 " 9 April 2026 This week, a veritable who's who of tech'Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and a dozen other giants'joined the Anthropic-led cybersecurity project Glasswing." The launch partners will use…...

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dig. watch > updates > cyber-leaders-gather-in-geneva-for-security-forum

Geneva Cyber Week to bring diplomacy, cyber policy, and AI security debates together

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (167+ words) Home | Updates | Geneva Cyber Week to bring diplomacy, cyber policy, and AI security debates together Policymakers and technical experts will address cyber stability and resilience amid rising geopolitical tensions and digital threats. The week will also include partner-led panels, workshops,…...

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dig. watch > updates > european-business-council-in-japan-holds-first-cybersecurity-conference-in-tokyo

European Business Council in Japan holds first cybersecurity conference in Tokyo

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (162+ words) Home | Updates | European Business Council in Japan holds first cybersecurity conference in Tokyo Tokyo hosted a cybersecurity conference organised by the European Business Council in Japan (EBC) Digital Committee on 7 April. The event took place at the EU Delegation in…...

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dig. watch > updates > ico-online-privacy-campaign-children

ICO launches online privacy campaign for parents

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (297+ words) Home | Updates | ICO launches online privacy campaign for parents A new ICO campaign focuses on helping parents talk to young children about protecting personal information online. New research published by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) found that 24% of primary school-aged…...

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dig. watch > updates > enisa-draft-eudi-wallet-public-review

ENISA opens public review of draft EUDI Wallet cybersecurity scheme

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (247+ words) Home | Updates | ENISA opens public review of draft EUDI Wallet cybersecurity scheme A draft EUDI Wallet cybersecurity certification scheme has been published by ENISA for public review. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity has published a draft candidate scheme for…...

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dig. watch > updates > enisa-cyprus-eu-cybersecurity-conference

ENISA conference in Cyprus to focus on EU cybersecurity certification

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (266+ words) Home | Updates | ENISA conference in Cyprus to focus on EU cybersecurity certification A new ENISA conference agenda shows EU cybersecurity certification remains a live policy and implementation issue. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) is holding the 2026 European Cybersecurity…...

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dig. watch > updates > eu-eprivacy-derogation-csam-detection-expires

EU interim e Privacy derogation for voluntary CSAM detection expires

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (220+ words) Home | Updates | EU interim e Privacy derogation for voluntary CSAM detection expires After failed negotiations on an extension, the EU's interim e Privacy derogation expired on 3 April 2026. The EU's interim e Privacy derogation allowing certain communications services to detect child…...

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dig. watch > updates > amnesty-international-warns-eu-tech-law-reforms-could-weaken-gdpr-and-ai-act-protections

Amnesty International warns EU tech law reforms could weaken GDPR and AI Act protections

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (323+ words) Home | Updates | Amnesty International warns EU tech law reforms could weaken GDPR and AI Act protections Amnesty International has warned that proposed EU reforms presented as a way to simplify digital regulation and boost competitiveness could weaken core safeguards for…...