The Irish Data Protection Commission just fined Google over location tracking. Here's what it means for Big Tech, ad firms, and EU privacy compliance.

1️⃣ Irish Data Protection Commission — Google fined for invasive location tracking after BEUC complaint
The Irish regulator issued a formal decision fining Google over location tracking following a BEUC complaint.
This ruling hits ad-tech vendors, mobile app makers, and tech firms processing consumer location data in the EU.
Firms must audit consent flows, get explicit user opt-ins, and update data retention rules and privacy policies today.

2️⃣ European Central Bank — Eurosystem brings central bank money to tokenised finance
The ECB launched new Eurosystem market trials bringing central bank money to tokenised financial asset settlement.
This move impacts commercial banks, market infrastructure operators, asset managers, and crypto asset investors in Europe.
Financial firms must align digital asset plans with Eurosystem settlement trials and update core tech systems now.

3️⃣ European Data Protection Board — EDPB harmonises fining methodology and adopts final DSA-GDPR guidelines
The EDPB issued final guidelines unifying fining methods and clarifying key DSA and GDPR regulatory overlaps.
This affects online platforms, web hosters, and digital service providers operating across the European Single Market.
Legal teams must review max penalty risk under unified fining rules and set up cross-regulatory reporting protocols.

4️⃣ Financial Conduct Authority — FCA takes Hunter Jones to High Court over alleged unauthorised activity
The FCA opened High Court legal action against Hunter Jones over alleged unauthorised financial ads and firm activity.
This enforcement hits property bond firms, unauthorised investment schemes, and financial brokers operating in Great Britain.
Market participants must ensure all marketing ads are approved by FCA-authorised entities before public release.

5️⃣ Health and Safety Executive — Construction company fined after 24-year-old father falls through unprotected stairwell opening
The HSE secured a court conviction fining a building firm after a young worker fell through an open stairwell.
This conviction impacts main contractors, site safety managers, and property developers managing active UK building projects.
Duty holders must inspect site safety barriers, run height risk checks, and enforce workplace safety rules daily.

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— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Europe Radar · Monday 21 Sep 2026
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