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EU Begins Enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA)

May 1, 2025

The Digital Services Act begins enforcement in the EU, mandating transparency, content moderation, and user protection obligations for online platforms.

DOJ Finalizes Rule on Data Transfers to Foreign Entities

April 17, 2025

The DOJ’s Final Rule restricts transfers of sensitive personal data to adversarial nations like China, Russia, and Iran under new executive guidance.

Maryland Enacts Stringent Privacy Law

April 9, 2025

Maryland has passed a strict privacy law requiring “strict necessity” for handling sensitive data, highlighting a major step in U.S. privacy regulation.

Amazon Loses Court Appeal Over €746M GDPR Fine

March 19, 2025

In March 2025, a Luxembourg court upheld a €746M GDPR fine against Amazon for unlawfully processing user data for targeted ads. The ruling reinforces the importance of valid consent and privacy rights under EU law.

California court blocks enforcement of child privacy law again

March 13, 2025

A federal judge halted California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code (CAADCA), citing First Amendment issues. The ruling challenges child data privacy laws and may impact similar efforts nationwide

The European Commission publishes Data Act FAQs

February 15, 2025

In February 2025, the European Commission released updated FAQs to clarify the EU Data Act, addressing its overlap with GDPR, IoT data use cases, and safeguards for SMEs.