Commission publishes Guidelines on prohibited AI practices under the EU AI Act
At last—only two days after the prohibitions under the AI Act came into force—the European Commission has published and approved its much-anticipated first guidance. While the document still awaits formal adoption, we do not foresee any obstacles and will keep you informed if the situation changes. The guidance spans 140 pages, and you can find […]
Re-Launch of the new and improved tracker
Snellman is excited to (re)launch our Digital Compliance Tracker! The new and improved Snellman Digital Compliance Tracker is re-launched today! The tracker provides an overview of key EU regulations and directives governing digital products and services. It covers AI, Consumer & E-commerce, Cybersecurity, Data, Digital Privacy, and Digital Services. It is designed to simplify the […]
Cyber Solidarity Act enters into force
The Cyber Solidarity Act will enter into force on 4 February 2025. The aim of the regulation is to improve the preparedness, detection and response to cybersecurity incidents across the EU and creates a “European Cybersecurity Shield”. You can find the full regulation in our compliance tracker here.
Cyber Resilience Act enters into force
On 10 December 2024 the Cyber Resilience Act entered into force. The regulation aims to: You can find the full regulation in our compliance tracker here.
EDPB publishes reports on bias and data subjects’ rights in the AI context
The EDPB has today published two reports on how to understand and assess bias and implementation of data subjects’ right in the AI context by clarifying methods and tools usable. The reports were developed as part of the AI: Complex Algorithms and Effective Data Protection Supervision project, initiated under the Support Pool of Experts programme. […]
Council adopts new regulation establishing the European Health Data Space
The Council has adopted a new regulation, establishing the European Health Data Space (EHDS), for the exchange and access to health data at EU level. The aim is to improve natural persons’ access to and control over their personal electronic health data in the context of healthcare. In addition the regulation aims to better achieve […]
The right of withdrawal from distance contracts concluded by means of an online interface
In November 2023 the European Union enacted Directive (EU) 2023/2673 with regards to financial services contracts concluded at a distance. The Directive, among other things, amends Directive 2011/83/EU on consumer rights. In article 1, the directive adds a new article to the directive on consumers rights. The new article 11a states that when distance contracts […]
Code of conduct on countering illegal hate speech online +
The European Commission and the European Board for Digital Services have expressed their support for the updated “Code of conduct on countering illegal hate speech online +”. The code of conduct is integrated into the framework for the DSA and has been signed by a wide range of major digital platforms and services including, Facebook, […]
The Commission publishes Q&A on General-Purpose AI Models
The Commission has published a Q&A for General-Purpose AI Models (GPAIM) in the AI Act. The Q&A, among other things, contains information on the identification of GPAIM, obligations for providers and Codes of Practice. The Q&A can be found here.
EDPS publishes Digital Clearinghouse 2.0
Today, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) introduced its concept note on the Digital Clearinghouse 2.0, a proposal aimed at fostering a consistent, cooperative, and coherent approach to enforcing EU laws regulating digital markets. This initiative highlights the need for improved cross-regulatory collaboration to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving digital regulatory landscape. Three key […]