European Union

AEPD Fines ORNITOLÓGICA DE ANDALUCÍA FOA 131,801 Euros for GDPR Violation

The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has issued a resolution imposing a fine of 131,801 euros on ORNITOLÓGICA DE ANDALUCÍA FOA for a data breach. The violation involved the mass emailing of personal data, including names and national identification numbers, to federated associations and individuals.

EIOPA Seeks Technical Advice on Taxonomy Regulation Article 8

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has issued a call for technical advice regarding Article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation. This consultation seeks input to inform the development of technical standards related to environmental disclosures for financial market participants.

EU Official Journal L Series Daily View - March 6, 2026

The EU's EUR-Lex platform has published the Official Journal L series for March 6, 2026. This daily view includes new regulations, directives, and decisions from various EU institutions, covering topics such as visa exemptions, disease reporting, import duties, and environmental protection.

ECB Fines J.P. Morgan for Misreporting Capital Requirements

The European Central Bank (ECB) has imposed two penalties totaling €12.18 million on J.P. Morgan SE for misreporting capital requirements between 2019 and 2024. The bank incorrectly calculated risk-weighted assets due to misclassifications and exclusions in credit risk and credit valuation adjustment risk reporting.

ECB Appoints Thomas Broeng Jorgensen Director General Specialised Institutions

The European Central Bank (ECB) has appointed Thomas Broeng Jorgensen as Director General for Specialised Institutions and Less Significant Institutions, effective March 1, 2026. He will oversee the direct supervision of specialised banks and the oversight of less significant banks by national supervisors.

ECB Advances Climate and Nature Work

The European Central Bank (ECB) has concluded its 2024-2025 plan for integrating climate and nature-related risks into its core work. The ECB has refined its risk assessments, informed policy decisions, and improved supervision of banks, while also managing its own portfolios and operations.

ECB Fines Crédit Agricole €7.5M for Climate Risk Identification Failures

The European Central Bank (ECB) has imposed periodic penalty payments of €7,551,050 on Crédit Agricole for failing to sufficiently assess its climate-related and environmental risks by the deadline of 31 May 2024. This enforcement action highlights the ECB's commitment to ensuring banks adequately identify and manage climate risks.

ECB welcomes Frank Elderson's Vice-Chair term extension

The European Central Bank (ECB) announced the extension of Frank Elderson's term as Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board until December 2028. This decision follows a proposal by the ECB Governing Council and approval from the European Parliament.

Reddit v. Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens - Data Protection Proceedings

The District Court in The Hague rejected Reddit's legal claims against the Dutch data protection authority (AP) regarding an investigation into unlawful personal data processing. The AP is continuing its investigation into whether Reddit unlawfully shared user data with algorithm developers.

AP Warns Users: TikTok Continues to Send Personal Data to China

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has warned users that TikTok continues to transfer personal data to China, despite a ruling by European privacy regulators deeming such transfers unlawful. The AP advises users and organizations to reconsider their use of TikTok and similar services.