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Game History and Preservation
The European Commission has promised a response to the 'Stop Killing Games' petition regarding game server switch-offs before the summer. This discussion highlights ongoing concerns about game preservation and the longevity of digital titles.
Stop Killing Games petition on game server switch offs will get a reply "before the summer", European Commission promise during latest debate
The European Commission has promised a response to the Stop Killing Games petition regarding online game server shutdowns before the summer. Politicians debated consumer protections for game server shutdowns, with some referencing the long wait for Grand Theft Auto 6 as a comparison for legislative timelines. The Commission acknowledged the complexity of the issue and will examine existing rules before finalizing its communication.
Security researchers hacked the demo version of the European Commission's new age verification app in less than two…
Security researchers have reportedly bypassed the demo version of the European Commission's new age verification app in under two minutes by exploiting a PIN reset vulnerability. While the Commission states the exploit is limited to the demo and the final version will be secure, the incident highlights ongoing concerns about data security and the ease of bypassing age estimation services.
The European Commission wants to push Google off its web search throne with a data sharing proposal
The European Commission is proposing that Google share its search data, including ranking, query, and click data, with third-party search engines. This initiative aims to foster competition and comply with the Digital Markets Act. Google has previously resisted similar data-sharing proposals, citing privacy and innovation concerns.
The European Commission wants Google to share search engine data with competitors
The European Commission has proposed new measures requiring Google to share search engine data, including ranking, query, and click data, with competitors on fair terms. This move is part of the Digital Markets Act aimed at fostering competition in the online search market. The EC is accepting public comments on the proposal until May 1, with a final decision expected by July 27.
"I'd say mission achieved for this one": Stop Killing Games on the latest European Commission public hearing
Stop Killing Games founder Ross Scott and organizer Moritz Katzner attended a European Parliament hearing on the European Citizens Initiative Stop Destroying Videogames. Both participants expressed optimism about the positive reception from MEPs and the European Commission, viewing the hearing as a significant step in the legislative process for video game preservation.
French government says au revoir Windows, bienvenue Linux
The French government has announced its intention to replace Microsoft Windows with the open-source Linux operating system on its workstations. This move is part of a broader European effort to enhance digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign technology companies. France is also migrating its videoconferencing tools and health data platforms.
Morning Safety Dance
The European Commission has admitted to a breach of its public web systems, with a security contractor reporting issues with the support crew. The article also touches upon a US router ban being characterized as industrial policy rather than a measure for improved security.
European Commission confirms data breach
The European Commission has confirmed a cyber attack on its cloud infrastructure, resulting in a data breach affecting its web presence on the Europea.eu platform. Threat actors reportedly accessed over 350GB of data, including employee information, via Amazon Web Services accounts. The investigation into the breach is ongoing, with the Commission notifying affected entities.
EU says Pornhub and others failed to stop minors accessing adult content
The European Commission has accused Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos of failing to adequately prevent minors from accessing adult content, violating the Digital Services Act. The platforms' current age verification methods, such as single-click declarations and content warnings, are deemed ineffective. The EC is demanding robust, privacy-preserving age verification systems and has warned of potential fines up to six percent of global annual turnover if non-compliance is confirmed.
Stop Killing Games campaign offer update on latest EU meeting in livestream from parliament, while emphasising bipartisan MEP support
The Stop Killing Games campaign provided an update on their latest meeting with the European Commission, emphasizing bipartisan support from Members of the European Parliament. They hope their proposals to prevent publishers from shutting down servers of online games will be incorporated into upcoming legislation like the Digital Fairness Act.
