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Dutch DPA Cookie Policy Campaign

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has launched a public campaign urging organizations to review and improve their cookie policies. The campaign provides guidelines and aims to raise awareness about data collection practices and privacy risks associated with website cookies.

Dutch DPA warns generative AI risks becoming wild west

Dutch DPA warns generative AI risks becoming wild west

Dutch Data Protection Authority Warns of AI Agent Security Risks

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has issued a warning regarding the significant security risks associated with AI agents like OpenClaw. The AP advises users and organizations against using these experimental systems, particularly with sensitive data, due to potential data breaches and account takeovers.

AMF Reminds Digital Asset Providers of MiCA Deadline

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) is reminding Digital Asset Service Providers (DASPs) that the transitional period allowing them to operate without MiCA authorization ends on July 1, 2026. DASPs wishing to continue providing crypto-asset services must submit an authorization application as soon as possible.

AMF Withdraws APICAP Portfolio Management Authorisation

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has announced the effective withdrawal of the authorisation for portfolio management company APICAP. This action follows a decision on July 4, 2025, and is now effective as of January 9, 2026, after APICAP's funds were transferred to other authorised entities.

AMF Revises Salmon Derivative Contract Position Limits

The AMF has revised the position limits for the salmon derivative contract listed on Euronext Paris Matif. These changes, confirmed by ESMA, lower the limit for the spot contract and increase the limit for other maturities, effective February 12, 2026.

AMF Invites Participation in AMLA Consultations on AML/CFT Standards

The French AMF is inviting financial market participants to engage in AMLA's public consultations on three draft implementing standards for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. The consultations are open for one to three months, seeking stakeholder input on key clarifications for the new EU AML/CFT regulatory package.

AMF Appoints Sophia Bennani Director of Inspections

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has appointed Sophia Bennani as the new Director of Inspections, effective February 16, 2026. This is an internal leadership change within the regulatory body.

European Commission Competition Case Search Portal

The European Commission has launched a new competition case search portal, providing public access to information on competition cases. This portal aims to increase transparency regarding the Commission's enforcement activities in antitrust and merger control.

ECHA Updates Annual Evaluation Statistics

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has updated its statistics on chemical evaluation progress, reporting on compliance checks conducted between 2009 and 2025. The agency checked the compliance of over 30% of substances registered before 2019 at volumes of at least 100 tonnes per year, aiming to ensure reliable hazard data and chemical safety.