On April 1, 2026, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, AP) imposed a €100 million fine on MLU B.V., the Dutch operator of the Yango taxi app. The AP found that personal data of EU users was unlawfully transferred to affiliated entities in Russia, despite the formal use of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses […]
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EU Privacy Regulators Weigh in on the Proposed EU Biotech Act: Key Takeaways for Life Sciences Companies
On March 10, 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued a joint opinion on the European Commission’s proposed EU Biotech Act – a forthcoming legislative framework expected to materially affect how clinical trials are designed, conducted, and governed in the EU. The proposal, introduced in December 2025, […]
EU Moves Toward a Single Entry Point for Security Incident Reporting
On March 17, 2026, the European Parliament published a briefing signalling continued momentum toward the creation of an EU‑wide Single Entry Point (SEP) for security incident reporting. The initiative is part of the European Commission’s proposed Digital Omnibus legislative package and is intended to simplify how organizations report incidents – including personal data breaches – […]
Spanish DPA Releases Agentic AI Guidance
On 18 February 2026, the Spanish Data Protection Authority (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos or ‘AEPD’) published an 81‑page guidance document on the privacy aspects of AI systems operating as agents – commonly referred to as ‘agentic AI’. The guidance is aimed at companies that process personal data under the EU General Data Protection […]
Spanish DPA Highlights Privacy Risks in GenAI Content Creation
Earlier this month, the Spanish Data Protection Authority (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos, or AEPD) issued new guidance on the privacy and data protection risks associated with uploading images or photos – whether directly or indirectly identifying individuals – into generative AI tools. The guidance is particularly focused on situations where those images are […]