21.09.2026EDPB Adopts Harmonised Fining Methodology and Final DSA-GDPR GuidelinesThe European Data Protection Board has finalised guidance aligning how national regulators calculate fines and clarifying how the Digital Services Act interacts with the GDPR.Guidance3 min read18.09.2026European Commission to Host Data Union Conference in BrusselsThe European Commission has announced a high-level Data Union Conference for 12 January 2027 in Brussels to discuss EU data policy and its links to AI development.Regulation2 min read17.09.2026Commission Adopts EU KIDS Act to Limit Children's Social Media AccessThe European Commission has adopted the EU KIDS Act, proposing a ban on social media access for under-13s and a minimum account age of 15 across the Union.Regulation3 min read17.09.2026Commission Proposes EU KIDS Act to Protect Minors OnlineThe European Commission has put forward the EU KIDS Act, a proposal to protect minors from risky digital services and AI systems while preserving the digital single market.Regulation3 min read11.09.2026French Regulator Fines Recruitment Firm EXTIA Over Data Rights FailuresThe CNIL, France's data protection authority, has fined recruitment company EXTIA €300,000 for failing to respect individuals' data protection rights.Enforcement3 min read09.09.2026CNIL Fines French Private Hospital €500,000 Over Health Data BreachFrance's data protection authority, the CNIL, has fined Hôpital Privé de la Loire €500,000 following a breach involving health data, the European Data Protection Board reports.Enforcement3 min read07.09.2026European Commission to Host Apply AI Summit in BrusselsThe European Commission will convene industry, policymakers and startups in Brussels on 17 November 2026 to discuss accelerating AI adoption in strategic sectors.Guidance2 min read03.09.2026Irish DPC Issues Final Decision on Health Service Executive InquiryIreland's Data Protection Commission has concluded a formal inquiry into the Health Service Executive with a final decision, according to the European Data Protection Board.Enforcement3 min read31.08.2026European Commission to Set Annual Priorities in State of the Union AddressThe European Commission has scheduled its 2026 State of the Union address for 16 September, where the President will outline the Union's priorities for the year ahead, including digital policy.Regulation2 min read31.08.2026Commission Designates ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox Under Digital Services ActThe European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine and Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms under the DSA, after each reported reaching at least 45 million average monthly EU users.Regulation3 min read14.07.20262 August 2026: Article 50 Transparency Rules and GPAI Enforcement Powers Go LiveThe next hard EU AI Act milestone survived the Digital Omnibus untouched. From 2 August 2026, Article 50 transparency obligations apply, and the Commission gains full enforcement powers over general-purpose AI model providers — with fines up to €15m or 3% of worldwide turnover.Enforcement5 min read02.07.2026Digital Omnibus on AI Adopted: Council Gives Final Green Light, Act Amended in ForceThe EU's EU AI Act simplification package is now law. After the Parliament's endorsement on 16 June, the Council gave its final approval on 29 June 2026, and the Digital Omnibus on AI enters into force in July 2026 following publication in the Official Journal.Regulation5 min read24.06.2026The New High-Risk Deadlines, Explained: 2 December 2027 and 2 August 2028The Omnibus splits the high-risk timeline in two. Annex III stand-alone systems now have until 2 December 2027; high-risk AI embedded in regulated products has until 2 August 2028. Here is what moved, what didn't, and how to use the extra time.Regulation6 min read16.06.2026The GPAI Code of Practice One Year On: 24 Signatories and the Enforcement BackstopThe General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, published by the AI Office on 10 July 2025, remains the primary route for GPAI providers to demonstrate compliance. By mid-2026 roughly two dozen organisations have signed — and from 2 August 2026 the Commission can enforce the underlying obligations directly.Governance5 min read05.06.2026Commission Publishes Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated ContentTo operationalise the Article 50(2) marking duty, the Commission has issued a dedicated Code of Practice on the transparency of AI-generated content — practical guidance on machine-readable labelling and detection of synthetic media ahead of the 2 August 2026 date.Governance4 min read18.03.2026Digital Omnibus Extends EU AI Act Deadlines for High-Risk AI SystemsThe European Commission's Digital Omnibus proposal introduces targeted amendments to the EU AI Act, extending deadlines for high-risk AI system compliance and reducing regulatory burden for SMEs.Regulation5 min read