In this latest episode of Fieldfisher’s Data and Privacy Matters podcast, hosts Anna Rawlinson, Lorna Cropper and Emma Yaltaghian  provide a comprehensive roundup of the key legal developments from August 2025.

The team start by discussing the growing criticism of the EU’s digital regulations, including the Digital Services Act and AI Act, with concerns about their impact on innovation. They also touch on the EU Data Act, effective September 2025, which brings new rules on data access and interoperability. 

 Discussion then turns to ICO consultations on the new lawful bases of recognised legitimate interests and complaints procedure.  Attention is also give to the Online Safety Act which now requires strict age verification for adult content and the surge in VPN use.

 The podcast also covers legal challenges to consent models, increased oversight of influencer marketing, and major enforcement actions, including sizeable fines in Spain and Poland.