The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a new EU regulation aimed at improving the cybersecurity of products that include digital elements—from everyday smart devices like baby monitors and smartwatches to more complex connected systems. These products are becoming increasingly common, yet many users remain unaware of the security risks they can pose. The CRA ensures that manufacturers and…
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre), alongside the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and international partners, has released new cybersecurity guidance addressing content credentials and the integrity of multimedia in the era of generative artificial intelligence (AI). This collaboration includes: With the rise of AI-generated content, threat actors can easily manipulate media, making it harder to distinguish between authentic and altered content….
The European Commission and the European Board for Digital Services have officially endorsed the integration of the voluntary Code of Practice on Disinformation into the Digital Services Act (DSA) framework. This move establishes the Code as a key benchmark for assessing platform compliance with the DSA. In January 2025, signatories of the Code—including Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines (VLOPs & VLOSEs) such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, and…
The European Commission has implemented new rules to ensure greater transparency and accountability for digital service providers under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This regulation standardizes reporting for intermediary services, such as platforms and search engines, detailing how content is moderated and how these platforms handle user interactions. What’s New? With the new Implementing Regulation, the Commission…
In a landmark initiative, over 100 companies have pledged their commitment to the EU AI Pact, a voluntary framework aimed at fostering trustworthy artificial intelligence. This diverse group includes multinational corporations and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) from sectors such as information technology, healthcare, banking, automotive, and telecommunications. Key Commitments The EU AI Pact encourages…
The Justice Department, in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has filed a significant lawsuit against TikTok Inc. and ByteDance Ltd. in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. This lawsuit accuses TikTok of serious violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which is designed to protect the personal…
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), in collaboration with the Netherlands General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD), Netherlands Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD), Netherlands Police (DNP), and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), are issuing this advisory to alert social media companies about the use of…
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a significant regulation targeting online intermediaries and platforms, including marketplaces, social networks, content-sharing platforms, app stores, and online travel and accommodation platforms in the European Commission Its primary objective is to prevent illegal and harmful activities online and limit the spread of disinformation. The DSA aims to ensure user…
On 12 July 2024, the Commission has informed X of its initial assessment that it is in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in several key areas, including dark patterns, advertising transparency, and data access for researchers. Transparency and accountability in content moderation and advertising are central to the DSA. Following a thorough investigation…
On July 11, 2024, the U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology, Laurie E. Locascio, and the Director-General of DG Connect, Roberto Viola, initiated a technical dialogue between the European AI Office (EUAIO) and the U.S. AI Safety Institute (USAISI) at the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. The dialogue, part of the…
