Data, Privacy & Security

EU Council Approves European Digital Identity Law

The Council of the European Union has approved the regulation on digital identity, allowing member states to offer citizens and companies a digital wallet for uses such as driver’s licenses, diplomas and bank accounts.

MoJ Cyber Strategy Sets Out Vision for the UK

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published a dedicated cyber security strategy outlining its intent for secure design…

Europe’s AI Dilemma: Protecting Privacy Without Stifling Startups

An open-source project, PandasAI is building a conversational AI assistant for data analysis. The startup’s founder Gabriele Venturi…

European Digital Insurtech Startup Getsafe Acquires Luko’s German Portfolio

Getsafe, a German-based digital insurtech startup, has acquired the German portfolio of Luko, a French insurtech startup that…

Poland wants EU to stop sleeping on digital IDs

The European Commission has been too focused on tackling Big Tech and not enough on improving digital services…

French KYC Solution Ondorse Raises €3.8m to Expand in Europe

Ondorse, a Parisian KYC solution, has raised €3.8 million in a seed funding round. In use by fintech…

TikTok Opens First European Data Centre in Dublin

TikTok has opened its first European data centre to alleviate fears over Chinese state surveillance. The firm says…

Spain’s Election Results Threaten EU Technology & Climate Policy

The current political deadlock arrives at a delicate juncture as Spain manages its six-month European Union presidency. Madrid…

Frankfurt’s QuoIntelligence Gets €5m to Provide Threat Intelligence to Europe and US

Frankfurt-based threat intelligence firm QuoIntelligence has raised €5 million in a seed financing round. Funds will enable QuoIntelligence to expand…

Cyber-Attack Hits Norwegian Government Ministries

Norway’s government has reported that twelve of its ministries have fallen victim to a cyber-attack.  At a press…