Unpacking compliance, security and AI.
Our DPOs and CISOs regularly share their take on regulatory and technical news here: new CNPD guidelines, notable sanctions, incident lessons learned, evolutions on the AI Act, NIS 2 and DORA. To go beyond the press release.
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CNIL: vehicle location data — new recommendation
On 30 June 2026, the CNIL issued a recommendation on the use of vehicle location data. It clarifies ePrivacy consent, multi-user rights, security, data minimisation and the need for DPIAs.
AI Act D-31: transparency on 2 August, machine-readable marking by 2 December
The EU Council confirms AI Act transparency duties from 2 August 2026, with a grace period until 2 December 2026 for machine‑readable marking of AI-generated content.
NIS 2 Luxembourg: 9 days to ILR self‑registration
Essential and important entities in Luxembourg must self‑register with the ILR by 10 July 2026. Legal basis, risks, and this week’s action plan.
ANSSI — ReCyF: Microsegmentation as a key NIS 2 control
ANSSI’s ReCyF (March 17, 2026) details concrete NIS 2 measures. Network microsegmentation limits lateral movement, protects sensitive environments, and streamlines evidence of compliance.
NIS 2 in Luxembourg: ILR expectations on the 10 measures (Art. 21)
Since the 5 May 2026 law, the ILR details the 10 minimum NIS 2 Article 21 measures and related supervision. Management must approve, implement and evidence these measures, including MFA and supply chain controls.
ShinyHunters exploits Oracle zero‑day: NAIC hit, 100+ organizations
Oracle confirmed a PeopleSoft zero‑day (CVE‑2026‑35273) exploited by ShinyHunters. NAIC reports unauthorized access; 3.1 TB stolen and 100+ organizations compromised.
EDPB updates its Objection & Erasure digest and launches a form
On 25 June 2026, the EDPB updated its OSS digest on the rights to object (Art. 21) and to erasure (Art. 17) and, on 24 June, launched a form to report divergences in GDPR interpretation.
Extra-EU transfers: EDPB vs ICO on transfer risk assessment (TRA)
On 15 Jan 2026, the ICO eased its Transfer Risk Assessment, diverging from the EDPB’s strict “essential equivalence” test. For Luxembourg controllers, maintaining an EDPB-compliant assessment remains key.
Italy — AgID fined €55,000 for INAD/INI‑PEC transparency failures
The Italian Garante fined AgID €55,000 for transparency and privacy‑by‑design failures when moving PEC addresses from INI‑PEC to INAD. A warning shot for public registers and data reuse.
DORA — Third-country branches: ICT register due by June 30
DORA’s final stretch in Luxembourg: third‑country bank branches must submit their ICT register to the CSSF by June 30, 2026 at the latest. Here is how to get it done this week.
EDPB — Scientific research: last chance to comment
On 25 June 2026, the EDPB closes its public consultation on Guidelines 1/2026 for processing personal data for scientific research. Key clarifications on legal basis, broad consent, and GDPR Article 89 safeguards.
Evidence and personal data: France’s Supreme Court draws a clear line
On 17 June 2026, the French Supreme Court allowed an analysis report based on pseudonymised data as evidence, where necessary and strictly proportionate. A green light for carefully run internal investigations.