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EU's Digital Omnibus Sparks Privacy Concerns Over AI

11/12/2025

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EU Commission Proposes GDPR Changes

The European Commission will unveil a Digital Omnibus on November 19, proposing GDPR amendments to facilitate AI development.
Critics warn the changes could weaken privacy protections by allowing companies to process sensitive data with fewer restrictions.
The proposals would redefine personal data and loosen rules on pseudonymized data, enabling broader access without consent.
Activists say the shift favors industry over citizens’ rights and could undermine Europe’s privacy standards.

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Australia Bans Youth Social Media

Australia will ban social media use for anyone under 16 from December 10, 2025, to curb youth mental health risks.
The law requires platforms like TikTok and Instagram to deactivate underage accounts or face fines.
The regulation responds to concerns about social media's impact on youth mental health, influenced by past studies.
It could serve as a global model for child safety online, though it raises privacy and enforcement challenges.

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EU Commission Proposes GDPR Changes

The European Commission will unveil a Digital Omnibus on November 19, proposing GDPR amendments to facilitate AI development.
Critics warn the changes could weaken privacy protections by allowing companies to process sensitive data with fewer restrictions.
The proposals would redefine personal data and loosen rules on pseudonymized data, enabling broader access without consent.
Activists say the shift favors industry over citizens’ rights and could undermine Europe’s privacy standards.

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