EU Digital & Tech

Here's your weekly #DigitalDigest: 🔹 Apple’s iPadOS must align with all obligations under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), enforcing fair competition and enhanced consumer choice in the tech ecosystem. Compliance ensures transparency and protects user interests within digital markets. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!ydKBnv 🔹 New calls worth €323 million to accelerate the development of digital infrastructure across Europe under the Connecting Europe Facility. This funding will enhance connectivity, ensuring more robust digital foundations for future innovation. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!ybwhDJ 🔹 Europe’s Chips Competence Centres are set to launch, building essential skills in semiconductor technology. These hubs will be instrumental in advancing Europe’s role in the semiconductor sector, ensuring resilience in tech innovation and supply. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!kp4gdN 🔹 Mark your calendars for the Safer Internet Forum on November 21. This year’s theme is "Where’s the harm?"—focused on protecting young users from inappropriate content and online bullying. Join the conversation and contribute to creating a safer online space for everyone. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!DqDbf4 🔹 DG Connect returns to Web Summit 2024 (Nov 11-14), bringing insights and resources for startups and businesses eager to leverage EU digital policies and funding. Don’t miss this chance to explore growth avenues in the EU digital landscape. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!F4jXjB #DigitalEU #WebSummit2024 #DigitalMarketsAct #CEFDigital

Online bullying has an offline impact. And it can't be undone. Today is the International day against violence and bullying at school including cyberbullying. In Europe, about 1 in 10 children becomes a victim of online bullying every month. The EU is working to protect children from harmful content online, empowering them with the skills to safely navigate the digital world. Discover more about how the BIK+ strategy is fostering digital safe spaces for children and youngsters: https://europa.eu/!W9kbTJ.

🏥 Over 90% of Europeans agree that citizens should be able to manage their own health data. But, how close are we to achieving universal access to electronic health records in Europe? Check the latest #EUDataCrunch on e-health & discover how EU patients are being empowered through digital health. More info: https://europa.eu/!kxRTwt #DigitalEU #HealthUnion

Apple must ensure its operating system iPadOS complies with all relevant obligations under the Digital Markets Act. Which obligations are we talking about? For example, Apple must allow: ☑️ users to set the default web browser of their choice on iPadOS ☑️ alternative app stores on this operating system ☑️ accessory devices, like headphones and smart pens, to effectively access iPadOS features In April 2024, Apple’s iPadOS was added to the list of core platform services for which Apple is designated as gatekeeper. Since then, Apple had six months to ensure full compliance of iPadOS with the DMA obligations. Find out more: https://europa.eu/!ydKBnv #DMA #DigitalMarketsAct #DigitalEU 

Here's your weekly #DigitalDigest: 🔹 €127 Million EU Investment for Future Smart Networks The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) announced a €127 million funding boost for 6G and next-gen communications projects. This investment will advance strategic areas like microelectronics, sustainability, AI integration, cybersecurity, and more. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!9pDtxJ 🔹 New headquarter for the ECCC, The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) will continue its work to support innovation & industrial policy in cybersecurity in the EU, from the new headquarters located in the Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București, Romania. 🔹 Public Consultation on Platform Data Access for Researchers The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the draft delegated act under the Digital Services Act (DSA), focusing on access to online platform data for vetted researchers. Share your thoughts here. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!8q9Y9T 🔹 Commission Hosts Compliance Workshop with Booking On November 25, the European Commission will hold a technical workshop with third-party stakeholders to gather feedback on the compliance measures Booking.com has implemented to meet Digital Markets Act (DMA) standards for online intermediation services. 🔗 https://europa.eu/!g3QH8k 🔹 Join Us at Web Summit in Lisbon! We’ll be at the Web Summit starting November 11, with panels on AI and the EU Digital Identity Wallet. #DigitalEU #WebSummit #AI #DSA #DMA #AIAct #EUHaveYourSay

🛡️ The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) has a new home!   The new headquarters are located in the Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania.   The fully established Centre aims to enhance the EU's strategic autonomy in cybersecurity and strengthen critical infrastructures while boosting the competitiveness of EU industry, SMEs, and start-ups globally.   Since its establishment, the ECCC has invested over €600 million in cybersecurity projects and other capacity-building actions across Europe, with an additional €400 million expected to be invested by 2027, under the Digital Europe and Horizon Europe Programmes.    🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dhKMhVzY   #CyberSecEU #DigitalEU #HorizonEU #DigitalEUProgramme

👻 Being ghosted is terrifying... but it's not the scariest situation that you can face while on your phone. Some hate speech and cyberbullying monsters hide behind a screen. In 2023, 50% of young people in the EU (aged 16 to 29 years old) encountered hostile messages online. The Digital Services Act is introducing user-friendly flagging systems to easily report any non-consensual private images and other abusive, illegal content shared online. Learn more on how the #DSA is tackling cyber violence and making the online world safer: https://europa.eu/!WXQWDT #DigitalServicesAct #DigitalEU

🚀 Paving the way for safe & trustworthy AI in Europe. In August 2024, the EU took a significant step forward by adopting the AI Act. The new rules aim to ensure that high-risk AI systems are developed and deployed in a safe, transparent, and trustworthy manner. As we look ahead, the focus shifts to the implementation of the AI Act and for that, we need harmonised European standards. European standardisation organisations, led by CEN and CENELEC, are in the process of drafting the necessary AI standards, following a request from the European Commission. These standards will provide a legal presumption of conformity to providers of AI systems that adopt them - essential for ensuring consistency and clarity across the sectors. Check the full policy brief and stay tuned as the landscape of AI in Europe continues to evolve: https://europa.eu/!vGrWfK.   #AIAct #AIinEurope #DigitalEU EU Science, Research and Innovation

📣 Have your say on the draft rules on data access for researchers under the Digital Services Act! This public consultation seeks input of stakeholders on the draft delegated act before its adoption. With the DSA, researchers will have access for the first time to data to study systemic risks online and to assess online platforms’ risk mitigation measures in the EU. This will allow the research community to play a vital role in scrutinising and safeguarding the online environment. The draft delegated act clarifies the procedures on how researchers can access the data of Very Large Operating Platforms and Search Engines. It also sets out rules on data formats and data documentation requirements. Lastly, it establishes the DSA data access portal, a one-stop-shop for researchers, data providers, and DSCs to exchange information on data access requests. Read more and take part in the consultation by 𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: https://europa.eu/!8q9Y9T #DigitalServicesAct #DSA #DigitalEU

📨 How many of these messages have you received? You are not alone. We've all been targeted by SMiShing: unsolicited texts meant to scam you into transferring money or revealing personal data. This type of social engineering often uses scare tactics or urgent requests to prompt recipients to respond. Never answer these suspicious messages or click on any links. Rather, take your time and verify the identity of the source by reaching out to your bank, the carrier or the company yourself. October is the European Cybersecurity Month. Join the initiative & help us spread the word: https://europa.eu/!JBDxr8. #DigitalEU #CyberSecEU #CyberSecMonth