GDPR News » In case you missed it – EDPO weekly recap | 15-19 June 2026

Here is a brief recap of the news and updates we shared last week.

The European Commission said it is assessing the practical consequences for European users following Anthropic’s announcement that it would disable access to its most advanced AI models after a U.S. government directive affecting foreign nationals. The Commission linked the development to broader questions around cybersecurity risks and Europe’s technological sovereignty. [1]

The European Parliament approved simplification measures under the AI Act as part of the digital omnibus package, including revised timelines for high-risk AI obligations and a delay to watermarking obligations for AI-generated content until 2 December 2026. The package also includes a ban on “nudifier” apps. [2]

Microsoft Teams is introducing “Workplace Check-in via Wi-Fi”, a feature that automatically updates a user’s work location when they connect to their organisation’s recognised Wi-Fi network. [3]

Italy’s data protection authority fined Emirates €180,000 over the handling of health data of passengers with reduced mobility, citing insufficient privacy information and excessive retention of medical form data. [4]

In the UK, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 introduces a new statutory right affecting data protection complaints received by controllers from 19 June, formalising expectations around internal acknowledgement, investigation and response before escalation to the ICO. [5]

References:
[1] EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says

[2] AI Act: EP approves simplification measures and “nudifier” app ban

[3] Microsoft Teams Introduces Office Attendance Tracking via Wi-Fi Connection

[4]Italy’s privacy watchdog fines Emirates over handling of passenger health data

[5] Are businesses ready for the UK’s new data protection complaints regime?

*These articles were not written by EDPO. The opinions and views of the author(s) do not necessarily represent those of EDPO.