As France prepares for the 2026 municipal elections, political candidates ramp up community engagement while the CNIL enforces stricter data protection measures to secure voter information.
France launches a new cybersecurity strategy toward 2030 and simultaneously fines France Travail 5 million euros for a massive data breach, reflecting a nationwide push for stronger cyber defenses.
France launches comprehensive initiatives for digital sovereignty, including mapping dependencies, public campaigns on algorithm impacts, and regulatory efforts under the Digital Services Act.
France demands clarity from Capgemini over its contract with U.S. ICE amid concerns about government oversight and digital sovereignty.
France's government, led by President Macron, fast-tracks legislation to ban social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools starting next school year to protect youth wellbeing.
Urssaf discloses unauthorized data access impacting 12 million French workers' employment information, prompting phishing warnings and security actions.
President Emmanuel Macron plans to introduce a law establishing a minimum age of 15 or 16 for social media access with mandatory age verification to protect minors.
A significant data breach at Pajemploi has potentially exposed personal data of up to 1.2 million childcare workers, with Urssaf taking steps to secure the platform and alert users.
France's parliamentary commission recommends a ban on social media for children under 15 and a curfew for teens.