Thousands of organisations warn of "devastating consequences" from the end of online sexual abuse monitoring

Brussels wants to stop the wolves of Wall Street on TikTok

Tax authority admits IRS benefit for employee stock plans, but imposes strict proof

The boss is watching: when companies monitor what employees do on their computers

Majority of companies notified by ACT have already submitted plans to address the gender pay gap

Portugal keeps “doors open” to spam attacks and online scams, while others have already closed them

New cybersecurity law: million-euro fines, strengthened duties, and reputational risk

Europe’s AI ambitions require more investment in advanced and trusted connectivity

Caixa Geral de Depósitos reviews its code of conduct to include AI guardrails

The Bar Association is lagging behind in Artificial Intelligence — and this omission already violates its own duties

The Bar Association (OA) remains dangerously behind in taking a serious, structured, and responsible approach to the use of artificial intelligence tools in the practice of law. At a time when technology is already decisively influencing legal practice, the absence of clear rules is not neutral — it is a form of institutional irresponsibility. The problem is...

Brussels wants member states to verify age on social media by the end of the year

The European Commission requests that member countries base their efforts on an application model developed by the EU executive.

Brussels wants member states to verify age on social media by the end of the year

A European collective has developed an application that allows users to “prove they meet a certain required age limit, without having to reveal their exact age, identity, or any other personal data.”

EU: Meta accused of failing to prevent children under 13 from using Facebook and Instagram

The accusations were made under the Digital Services Act, which requires large technology companies to take more measures to combat illegal and harmful content on their platforms.

Brussels threatens to fine Meta for failing to prevent children under 13 from using Facebook and Instagram

The European Commission states that the measures implemented to ensure the restriction of children under 13 “do not seem effective.” Children can enter a false age.

Brussels threatens to fine Meta for failing to prevent under-13s from using Facebook and Instagram

The European Commission has threatened to fine Meta for failing to effectively prevent children under 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram, citing ineffective age verification mechanisms. The Commission's preliminary findings suggest Meta is in breach of the Digital Services Act, as current measures do not adequately identify, assess, or mitigate risks to minors. Meta now has the opportunity to respond to these findings; failure to address the concerns could result in fines of up to 6% of the company's total annual global turnover.

Brussels threatens to fine Meta for failing to prevent children under 13 from using Facebook and Instagram

The European Commission states it has preliminarily concluded that the social networks Facebook and Instagram “violate the Digital Services Act”

Brussels threatens to fine Meta for failing to prevent children under 13 from using Facebook and Instagram

The European Commission considers age control mechanisms to be ineffective.

Medication funding can be tracked online

The new tool provides updated information on the medication funding process and its status. It can be used by patients, healthcare professionals, and companies.

EU legislators fail to clinch deal to delay AI law

Talks derailed over request backed by Germany to weaken rules for manufacturing and medical devices.

Cybersecurity incidents in Portugal increased by 40% in 2025

Actions such as scams, stalking, harassment, exposure to harmful content, and disinformation in the digital environment have increased significantly.

Cybersecurity incidents in Portugal increased by 40% in 2025

Report indicates a significant rise in computer security breaches across the country during the year 2025.

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IGAC received 2,100 reports of online piracy in 2025 and the fight is insufficient

The reports led to the removal of approximately 80% of the content.

IGAC received 2,100 reports of online piracy in 2025

As a result of the reports, the IGAC proceeded to block 1,600 domains but acknowledges that the numbers are insufficient.

11am Portugal is one of the EU countries that consumes the most digital and audiovisual piracy

Portugal ranks among the top European Union nations for the consumption of pirated digital and audiovisual content.

Prohibiting AI from having legal personality

The article discusses the debate surrounding whether autonomous AI agents should be granted legal personality. While some argue this could clarify liability and reward structures, the author warns against the 'android fallacy'—the tendency to attribute human qualities to machines—and highlights the risk that corporations might use such status to evade legal responsibility. The text concludes that, for now, AI should remain classified as a tool or product, with liability resting on human creators and users, while cautioning that granting legal status to AI could have profound, potentially dangerous implications for global financial systems and human dominance.

EU wants to force Google to open Android to AI competition

Brussels proposes rules for rival AI assistants to access Android. Google rejects the proposal, warning of security and privacy risks for European users.