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.