Afghanistan: Data Protection

The European Commission has proposed substantial amendments to the Data Act as part of its Digital Omnibus legislative package, targeting commercially sensitive areas including data sharing between private parties and public authorities, cloud switching, and public sector data re-use. While the EU Council's consolidated compromise text addresses some key provisions, significant uncertainties remain unaddressed despite calls from businesses and stakeholders for clarification.

The European Union's new Consumer Rights Directive amendment introduces a mandatory "withdrawal button" for online merchants, fundamentally changing how consumers exercise their 14-day right of withdrawal from distance contracts. This requirement, effective June 19, 2026, applies to any trader—including US-based companies—actively selling to EU consumers, creating new compliance obligations around button placement, design standards, data collection, and confirmation processes. Understanding whic

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on whether national courts may use personal data as evidence when that data was obtained in violation of GDPR provisions. The judgment addresses the tension between data protection rights and the right to a fair trial, establishing conditions under which unlawfully obtained evidence containing personal data may be admitted in court proceedings. This decision has significant implications for how courts across the EU balance privacy protections with the adm