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As the European Commission prepares to revise the Cybersecurity Act (CSA), Europe faces a critical moment to learn from past mistakes. Originally adopted in 2019 to build trust in information and communications technology (ICT) products and services, the CSA has yet to produce a single technology-specific certification scheme ready for adoption across the EU market.
The FTC v. Meta Ruling: Chronicle of a Failure Foretold
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Europe’s Minor Protection Tightrope: How to Protect Young Users Without Censoring the Internet
Everyone in the digital sector shares responsibility for safeguarding young people online. Yet as policymakers across Europe debate new measures to protect minors on the internet, a pressing question arises: aren’t we about to inadvertently curb the very freedoms that once made the internet a space for growth, creativity, and connection?
The Future of Communications to be Decided in Shanghai
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iRobot’s Downfall: A Cautionary Tale of How Merger Overdeterrence Can Stifle Business and Cost American Jobs
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Beyond the Buzz and Assumptions: What European Consumers REALLY Think About Personalisation and Online Fairness
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In a Digital World, These Newly Elected Officials Aim to Shape It
In two high-stakes gubernatorial races that drew national attention, voters in New Jersey and Virginia handed victories to candidates who […]
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