European Union (EU) stories - Page 2

The EU Data Act aims to boost innovation and fairness by ensuring transparent, secure data sharing while maintaining strong governance across industries.

The EU Data Act, now in force, transforms data rights, demanding transparency and accountability from businesses while unlocking new AI and cloud opportunities.

Banks can speed up the home energy transition by offering green mortgages that fund retrofits, lowering costs and cutting household emissions effectively.

Seeing Machines enhances its Driver Monitoring System, now detecting alcohol impairment to boost global road safety ahead of 2026 EU regulations.

SentinelOne and Schwarz Digits have launched an AI-powered cybersecurity platform on Germany-based cloud to ensure EU data sovereignty and compliance.

A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.

Card fraud losses in Europe rose to EUR €1,578 million in 2024, with the UK leading both total and Card Not Present fraud losses amid evolving crime tactics.

NeoDay partners with T-Systems to offer a GDPR-compliant loyalty platform on the Open Telekom Cloud, enhancing data sovereignty across Europe.

Europa Worldwide Group has adopted Blue Yonder's emissions reporting tech to enhance carbon management and meet growing sustainability demands across its logistics operations.

Over a third of UK marketers have reshaped their AI strategies following the EU AI Act, aiming for greater ethics and compliance amid concerns over innovation.

The EU leads global digital and ESG regulation, with four major rules raising compliance costs and operational risks for companies worldwide until 2030.

From 29 August, all Australian exports to the US face import duties as the $US800 de minimis exemption ends, complicating trade and duty compliance.

Yaspa appoints Renuka Rawlins, formerly of Revolut, as Head of Policy and Public Affairs to lead regulatory engagement amid expansion in payments and iGaming.

Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.

Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.

Marqeta has acquired UK-based TransactPay to enhance card programme services, expanding its reach across the UK and European Union markets.

The EU's new AI Code of Practise, a voluntary but influential standard, now affects UK firms deploying AI systems within the EU market under the 2024 AI Act.

The EU AI Act's latest rules, effective from 2 August, push companies towards ethical AI use, influencing global standards and demanding robust data governance.

The EU AI Act sparks debate as industry fears strict rules may hinder innovation and security in fast-evolving AI fields like cybersecurity across Europe.

Canopy joins the Technology Industry Forum to enhance cloud procurement and innovation, helping UK businesses optimise costs and simplify multi-cloud strategies.