Topic: policy recommendations
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Europe's Tech Sector Enters the Political Arena
Europe's tech sector is increasingly engaging in political advocacy, with startups and investors actively shaping policy debates and pushing for regulatory and financial changes as outlined in Atomico's State of European Tech report. Key recommendations from the report include creating a pan-Euro...
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DMA Sparks Mobile Security Fears in Europe
The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) mandates greater system interoperability for mobile platforms, which security experts warn could create new entry points for malicious actors and undermine foundational device security. Mandated access to core hardware and software functions risks compromising d...
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Your Heartbeat Can Identify You, Even in Anonymous Data
ECG signals can be used to re-identify individuals with 85% accuracy, challenging the effectiveness of current anonymization methods in health data. The study highlights that ECG patterns are stable biometric markers, similar to fingerprints, making them vulnerable to linkage attacks across datas...
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eBay and Vestiaire Fight for Trump Tariff Exemption
Shoppers face unexpected high tariffs on imported used goods, causing frustration as customs fees erode savings, as seen with a $142 charge on an $800 Chanel handbag. Resale platforms and sustainability advocates push for tariff exemptions on secondhand goods, arguing they support the circular ec...
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