The European Commission’s proposed Digital Omnibus reform is set to reshape the regulatory landscape for data privacy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity across Europe. The reform package introduces targeted amendments to key laws, including the GDPR, the AI Act, and the NIS2 Directive. One of the primary goals of the reform is to simplify regulatory requirements...Read More

The European Union has taken a significant step toward strengthening the relationship between cybersecurity and data protection with its latest 2026 regulatory initiatives. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) recently issued a joint opinion supporting new legislative proposals aimed at enhancing cybersecurity while simplifying compliance obligations for organizations....Read More

In many organizations, the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) is treated as a static compliance document.  But when structured process by process, it can become the backbone of real data governance and access control. Each ROPA entry already defines the boundaries of access — which department runs which process, which data categories are used, for what...Read More

At Jurcom, we call this evolution Audit by Design — a RegTech-powered methodology that embeds privacy assurance and auditability directly into data-processing workflows. Rather than reviewing compliance after the fact, organizations can now achieve continuous accountability, where every processing activity produces its own verifiable audit trail. This is the next stage of Privacy by Design: moving from policies and...Read More

Indonesia has officially reopened to international carbon credit trading following a suspension of four years. The government has signed a decree reinstating trade of offset units under national standards or internationally recognised frameworks like the Verra and Gold Standard, and will deploy a decentralised, transparent registry to avoid double-counting. The move signals a renewed commitment...Read More

In a major step toward market credibility, the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has approved six new carbon dioxide removal methodologies, setting higher standards for transparency and environmental integrity.The initiative aims to ensure that every verified carbon credit genuinely contributes to climate mitigation and aligns with the Paris Agreement. These developments are...Read More

ENISA’s Threat Landscape 2025 report (published 1 October 2025) reveals that threat groups are reusing tools, evolving attack models, and collaborating to target the EU’s digital infrastructure. enisa.europa.eu+2enisa.europa.eu+2Key findings: DDoS attacks accounted for ~77% of reported incidents. enisa.europa.eu Ransomware continues to be extremely impactful. enisa.europa.eu+1 Hacktivism is a major driver (often low-impact, but high volume)....Read More

The EU’s Data Act (Regulation on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data) enters into application on 12 September 2025. digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu+1This law empowers users (both individuals and businesses) to access and share the data generated by their use of connected devices (IoT). It also prevents unfair contractual practices and facilitates switching between...Read More

Global technology companies including Apple, Microsoft, and Google have strengthened their climate commitments, setting ambitious net-zero or carbon-negative targets for 2030.These commitments focus on renewable energy adoption, energy-efficient data centers, and the use of carbon removal technologies such as reforestation and direct air capture. Experts say the private sector’s leadership is crucial for achieving global...Read More

Under the Cybersecurity Act, ENISA and the Commission are expanding certification schemes to cover cloud services, 5G, and managed security services. Public consultations were launched in 2025 to update the Act and strengthen Europe’s cybersecurity certification framework. Businesses offering IT services in Europe must prepare for certifiable compliance.🔗 European Commission – Cybersecurity ActRead More