Europe’s cookie law messed up the internet. Brussels wants to fix it.

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How a 17th-century Irish law is shielding Big Tech from class actions in Europe

How a 17th-century Irish law is shielding Big Tech from class actions in Europe

Ireland has limits on outside funding for court challenges, stopping Europeans from seeking compensation from Big Tech for harms.

Aug 24 6 mins read

Privacy watchdog warns of ‘serious risks’ over EU police agency surveillance

Privacy watchdog warns of ‘serious risks’ over EU police agency surveillance

Changes would allow Europol to hold data on vast numbers of people with no links to criminality, data watchdog says.

Aug 13 2 mins read

Eurovision bars countries at war or in ‘sensitive geopolitical situations’ from hosting

Eurovision bars countries at war or in ‘sensitive geopolitical situations’ from hosting

New rule comes amid controversy over Israel’s continued participation in Europe’s glitzy song contest.

Aug 12 2 mins read

Meta AI glasses face criminal complaint in Germany

Meta AI glasses face criminal complaint in Germany

Privacy concerns over the device have snowballed in recent months amid reports of people being filmed without their consent.

Aug 12 2 mins read