European Union

EDPB Reply to Civil Society on EU Spyware Abuse

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued a reply to a civil society open letter concerning recent spyware abuse cases within the EU. This notice addresses concerns raised by civil society regarding the implications of spyware on data protection and fundamental rights.

EIOPA Assesses EFRAG's Advice on Amended Sustainability Reporting Standards

EIOPA has published an opinion assessing the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group's (EFRAG) technical advice on amended European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The opinion focuses on impacts to the (re)insurance and occupational pensions sectors, assessing data availability, consistency with EU legislation like Solvency II, and interoperability with international standards.

EIOPA Guidelines on Identifying Critical Insurance Functions

EIOPA has published final guidelines on identifying critical insurance functions, which if disrupted, could severely impact policyholders and financial stability. These guidelines are required under the IRRD and will inform resolution authorities in drafting resolution plans for identified insurers.

EIOPA Publishes IRRD Guidelines and Draft Technical Standards

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has published six new guidelines and draft technical standards for the Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD). These instruments provide practical implementation details for recovery and resolution frameworks for insurance undertakings, aiming to minimize the impact of failures on policyholders and financial stability.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View - February 16, 2026

The EU Official Journal L series for February 16, 2026, includes new regulations and decisions. Key updates involve amendments to International Financial Reporting Standards, changes to transit country lists for Moldova and Montenegro, and uniform provisions for motor vehicle direct vision approval.

Spanish DPA Resolution on Procedure Termination

The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has issued a resolution terminating procedure EXP202416460. This action signifies the closure of a specific enforcement or administrative process initiated by the agency.

EIOPA Revised Guidelines on Supervisory Review Process

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has published revised Guidelines on the Supervisory Review Process, incorporating updated regulatory developments and new supervisory best practices. These revised guidelines will become applicable on January 30, 2027.

EIOPA Updates Solvency II Guidelines on Supervisory Review and Risk Exposures

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has updated its Solvency II Guidelines concerning the supervisory review process and market/counterparty risk exposures. The revisions aim to align with Solvency II review outcomes, incorporate emerging risks like cyber and sustainability, and streamline existing rules.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View - February 13, 2026

The EU Official Journal L series published several new regulations and decisions on February 13, 2026. These include definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Resins from South Korea and Taiwan, and valine from China. Other acts concern agricultural substances, human rights appointments, and emergency measures for African swine fever.

EDPB Adopts 2026-2027 Work Programme for GDPR Compliance

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted its work programme for 2026-2027, focusing on making GDPR compliance easier. Key initiatives include developing ready-to-use templates for organizations on legitimate interest assessments, records of processing activities, and privacy notices.