Global data protection developments this quarter show regulators moving from broad policy direction into more practical guidance, enforcement, and sector-specific action. In this edition of Global Data Protection Compliance FY26/02, we look at updates from […]
Data protection developments this quarter reflect growing regulatory attention to AI, cybersecurity, cross-border data flows, and the protection of vulnerable individuals online. In this edition of Global Data Protection Compliance FY26/01, we highlight how authorities across […]
World Customs Day is a moment to step back and look at where our industry is heading. For trade compliance and customs professionals, the pace of change isn’t slowing down: increased scrutiny, new sustainability requirements, […]
Data protection developments this quarter highlight a clear shift toward interoperability, large-scale system oversight, and the regulation of emerging technologies. In Global Data Protection Compliance FY25/04, we examine how regulators across the EU, Poland, the Netherlands, […]
This quarter brings concrete steps toward operational clarity on AI and data flows. At EU level, the EDPB moved on blockchain, DSA–GDPR interplay, and third-country requests, and flagged how record-keeping relief should work without weakening […]
Fast-forward to today, and the changes Schengen catalyzed have only accelerated. Digital filing, automated risk profiling, and data-sharing tools are increasingly standard across Europe – and beyond. Yet challenges remain: criminals also leverage sophisticated technology, […]
In 1985, five European countries took a monumental step by signing the Schengen Agreement, aiming to abolish internal border checks among member states. While it promised efficiency and free movement, its path to full implementation […]
Before the Schengen Agreement laid the groundwork for seamless travel within much of Europe, customs work involved a patchwork of procedures. For anyone shipping goods across multiple countries, mountains of paper and strict schedules were […]
Regulators have entered 2025 with a sharper focus on enforcement, cooperation, and guidance. In this edition of Global Data Protection Compliance FY25/01, we explore how data protection authorities across the EU, Brazil, India, Mexico, Poland, […]
The current U.S. administration has signaled its intention to impose tariffs on key trading partners – primarily Canada, Mexico, and China – with additional measures targeting the European Union. While these tariffs are presented as […]
As 2024 drew to a close, global regulators took significant steps in data protection. Updates from the European Union, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Mexico, India, and Brazil covered a wide range of topics, including GDPR […]
As a company that was founded in the Netherlands, CATTS has always been deeply connected to one of the busiest hubs of international trade. The Netherlands plays a crucial role in global commerce, with one-third of […]