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The Danish Approach to Deepfakes: Can Copyright Protect Digital Identity?

Denmark has proposed amending its copyright law to introduce new personality rights against AI-generated deepfakes. An analysis of the opportunities and risks of this innovative regulatory approach, with a look at the implications for the European debate.

22 January 2026 · 9 min · NicFab
NicFab Newsletter #04

Newsletter #04 - January 20, 2026

NicFab Newsletter Issue 4 | January 20, 2026 Privacy, Data Protection, AI, and Cybersecurity Welcome to issue 4 of the weekly newsletter dedicated to privacy, data protection, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and ethics. Every Tuesday you will find a curated selection of the most relevant news from the previous week, with a focus on European regulatory developments, case law, enforcement and technological innovation. In this issue Italian Privacy Authority EDPS: TechSonar on Agentic AI European Commission European Parliament Council of the EU Court of Justice EU Digital Markets & Platform Regulation Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Tech & Innovation AI Act in Pills – Part 3 Upcoming Events Analytical Commentary ITALIAN DATA PROTECTION AUTHORITY Italian DPA: Board Member Guido Scorza Resigns The Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) announced the resignation of Guido Scorza from his position as a member of the Authority’s Board, effective January 17, 2026. Scorza’s departure represents a significant change in the composition of Italy’s privacy regulatory body. ...

20 January 2026 · 23 min · Nicola Fabiano
NicFab Newsletter #03

Newsletter #03 - January 13, 2026

NicFab Newsletter Issue 3 | January 13, 2026 Privacy, Data Protection, AI, and Cybersecurity This issue officially kicks off 2026 for the NicFab Newsletter, a year that promises to be particularly significant for the evolution of personal data protection and the Regulation of artificial intelligence. The publication resumes regularly after the holiday break, aiming to continue offering a critical and systemic analysis of the main regulatory, institutional, and technological developments. ...

13 January 2026 · 10 min · Nicola Fabiano
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Search Engines and Artificial Intelligence: Between Technological Transformation and Emerging Risks

2025 closes with two publications that, read together, provide a comprehensive picture of the ongoing transformations in the online search sector. EPRS analyzes the macro-systemic impact on the open web, while Gartner focuses on the security risks of agentic browsers. The convergence of these perspectives reveals a transformation affecting online search as critical infrastructure, with implications for the digital market, data protection, cybersecurity, and the European regulatory framework.

29 December 2025 · 12 min · NicFab
NicFab Newsletter #02

Newsletter #02 - December 23, 2025

NicFab Newsletter Issue 2 - December 23, 2025 Privacy, Data Protection, AI, Cybersecurity & Tech Law - Weekly Review Welcome to issue 2 of the weekly newsletter dedicated to privacy, data protection, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and ethics. Every Tuesday, you will find a carefully selected list of the most relevant news items from the previous week, with a focus on European regulatory developments, case law, enforcement, and technological innovation. FROM THE PREVIOUS WEEK (December 16, 2025 - December 21, 2025) 🇮🇹 ITALIAN DATA PROTECTION AUTHORITY Unsolicited marketing: Verisure Italia fined €400,000 The Italian Data Protection Authority has fined Verisure Italia S.r.l. for the unlawful processing of personal data for marketing purposes. The measure stems from a complaint by a former customer who continued to receive unwanted promotional text messages even after objecting to the processing, and from a report by a potential customer who, after requesting a quote, began receiving advertising calls, emails, and text messages despite exercising their right to object. ...

23 December 2025 · 17 min · Nicola Fabiano
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EU Publishes First Draft of Code of Practice on Marking and Labelling AI-Generated Content

On December 17, 2025, the European Commission publishes the first draft of the Code of Practice on the AI Act for marking and labelling AI-generated content. The document, structured in two sections dedicated to providers and deployers, establishes concrete rules to ensure transparency of deepfakes and synthetic content. Consultation open until January 23, 2026, with finalization expected by June 2026 and entry into force on August 2, 2026.

17 December 2025 · 16 min · NicFab
NicFab Newsletter #01

Newsletter #01 - December 16, 2025

NicFab Newsletter Issue 1 - December 16, 2025 Privacy, Data Protection, AI, Cybersecurity & Tech Law - Weekly Review Welcome to the first issue of the weekly newsletter dedicated to privacy, data protection, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and ethics. Every Tuesday, you’ll find a curated selection of the most relevant news from the previous week, with a focus on European regulatory developments, case law, enforcement, and technological innovation. FROM THE PREVIOUS WEEK (December 8-14, 2025) FROM MY BLOG Cloud and AI Development Act: Europe Accelerates Digital Sovereignty with AI Gigafactories ...

16 December 2025 · 18 min · Nicola Fabiano
AI Gigafactories and Cloud Development Act - European strategy for artificial intelligence

Cloud and AI Development Act: Europe Accelerates Digital Sovereignty with AI Gigafactories

On December 9, 2025, the Council of the European Union agreed on an amendment to the EuroHPC regulation to create up to 5 AI Gigafactories. Complete analysis of the Cloud and AI Development Act and its three strategic pillars: research and innovation, data center investments, and European digital sovereignty.

9 December 2025 · 15 min · NicFab
NicFab Newsletter #00

Newsletter #00 - December 9, 2025

📬 NicFab Newsletter Issue Zero - December 9, 2025 Privacy, Data Protection, AI, Cybersecurity & Tech Law - Weekly Review Welcome to the inaugural issue of the weekly newsletter dedicated to privacy, data protection, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and ethics. Every Tuesday, you’ll find a curated selection of the most relevant news from the previous week, with a focus on European regulatory developments, case law, enforcement, and technological innovation. 📰 FROM LAST WEEK (December 1-7, 2025) 🖊️ FROM MY BLOG Safer Internet Forum 2025 and the European Framework for Child Online Protection ...

9 December 2025 · 10 min · Nicola Fabiano
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Digital Omnibus on AI: European Commission Proposes Simplifications to the AI Act

On November 19, 2025, the European Commission published the Digital Omnibus on AI, a proposal to amend the AI Act introducing significant simplifications: flexible timelines, centralized governance at the AI Office, extension of privileges to mid-caps, and new rules on sensitive data processing for bias mitigation.

19 November 2025 · 9 min · NicFab