As we ring in the new year, we want to make you aware of key issues that we expect lawmakers and regulators to focus on in the months ahead.Below are the top European digital regulatory issues to watch out for
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The Data Advisor, published by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, focuses on legal developments related to data privacy, digital markets, and consumer protection within the EU and UK. It covers topics such as GDPR compliance, liability of online marketplaces for user-generated content, enforcement of consumer protection laws in digital economies, legislative proposals affecting data processing and AI regulation, and regulatory actions by competition and consumer authorities. The blog also addresses issues like online fraud prevention, digital fairness, and the impact of new EU and UK regulations on businesses and consumers in the technology and digital services sectors.
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2026 Year in Preview: Global Minors’ Privacy and Online Safety Predictions
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CJEU Rules on Online Marketplaces’ Liability for User Content Under the GDPR
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The EU Omnibus Proposals Intend to Introduce More Flexibility in the GDPR, AI Act, and Other EU Digital Regulations
On November 19, 2025, the EU Commission (Commission) published a set of legislative proposals to introduce more flexibility into a number of EU digital regulations, including:
- the Digital Omnibus, which amends a number of provisions of the General Data
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EdTech Provider Agrees to $5.1 Million Settlement with Three State Attorneys General over Student Data Breach
On November 6, 2025, the California, Connecticut, and New York Attorneys General (collectively, the “Attorneys General”) announced a settlement with Illuminate Education, Inc. to resolve allegations that the company violated state privacy laws following a student data breach.…
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On October 13, 2025, California concluded a busy legislative term by enacting a slew of key privacy and AI-related bills, aimed at enhancing consumer protection and regulating emerging AI technology applications. These measures address a range of critical issues, including…