FEBRUARY 2025 ISSUE NO. 253

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EU & UK
  • EU and AU members have adopted a statement on inclusive and sustainable AI.
  • ICO published its updated response to the Data (Use and Access) (DUA) Bill after passing through the House of Lords, highlighting key amendments and debates.
  • The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a judgment on February 13, 2025, in Case C-383/23, clarifying the calculation of GDPR fines for undertakings.
  • The EU Commissionannounced its intention to withdraw the ePrivacy Regulation and AI Liability Directive.
  • Bundeskartellamt completed a preliminary assessment of Apple’s ATTF and suggested that it may violate Section 19a(2) of the German Competition Act and Article 102 TFEU.
   

AMERICAS
  • California’s Bill on opt-out preference signal re-introduced to Assembly.
  • The Hawaii State Data Office released seven sets of guidelines related to data protection issues applicable to state agencies.
  • Tennessee’s Bill on affirmative defence in data breach was assigned to the Civil Justice Subcommittee on February 11, 2025.
  • Federal workers filed a complaint arguing that DOGE’s data access is illegal.
   

ASIA PACIFIC & INDIA

  • The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has amended the TCCCP Regulations to enhance consumer protection against unsolicited commercial communication (UCC).
  • India’s MeitY extended the feedback deadline for draft data protection rules till 5th March 2025.
  • The State Council of China has issued new regulations governing public security video systems to enhance public safety and protect personal information. 
   
   

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