Protecting users’ personal data and unlocking data driven innovation: Maintain the GDPR by adopting a more consistent and risk-based interpretation
In today’s digital landscape, safeguarding user personal data and fostering innovation are paramount. While the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is often presented as the EU’s golden rule, its interpretation is, at times, too rigid, departing from the intention and the spirit of the law. Europe needs robust data protection that coexists with a strong innovation landscape. To achieve this, we believe it is important to allow a risk-based interpretation of the GDPR, applied consistently across Europe. The GDPR is still fit for purpose – it is rather the interpretation of the text and provisions that needs to be reconsidered in enforcement. By doing so, we can protect users’ privacy rights while encouraging the development of cutting-edge solutions.
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EUTA meets Dutch officials in The Hague
The European Tech Alliance recently convened in The Hague to discuss Europe’s competitiveness and how its tech companies can thrive both within the EU single market and in the global arena. Our delegation met with officials from the Ministry of Economy and Interior, the competition authority, members of the Dutch Parliament, and the Dutch tech community.
EUTA meets Spanish officials in Madrid
Over the last two days, the European Tech Alliance convened in Madrid, Spain, to discuss strategies for unlocking European tech leadership both domestically and internationally, and ensuring Europe’s sustained competitiveness in the global market. We met with the Presidency, the Ministry for Digitalisation, Economy, Internal Market, and Foreign Affairs, as well as members of the Spanish Parliament and the Councillor for Digitalisation of the Regional Government of Madrid. Additionally, we engaged with the vibrant Spanish tech community.
EUTA meets Danish officials in Copenhagen
Over the last two days, EUTA and its members convened with officials in Copenhagen, Denmark, to advance discussions on Europe’s digital agenda leading up to 2030.
We met with the Danish Tech Ambassador, officials from the Ministry of Digital Affairs, the Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, members of the Danish Parliament, and the Danish tech community.
EUTA meets with Polish officials in Warsaw
This week, EUTA and its members convened with key German officials in Berlin. The meeting focused on EUTA’s vision for Europe’s 2030 digital policy. Discussions were held on how to unlock European tech companies’ potential at home and on the global stage.
EUTA meets with German officials in Berlin
Over the last two days, EUTA and its members convened with key German officials in Berlin. The meeting focused on EUTA’s vision for Europe’s 2030 digital policy. Discussions were held on how to unlock European tech companies’ potential at home and on the global stage.
The DMA is one year: EUTA publishes comments on gatekeepers’ compliance measures
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) has been created to eradicate anti-competitive practices of digital gatekeepers and reinstate a fair playing field within digital markets. One year after the DMA became applicable, the EUTA’s conclusion is that progress has been made but special attention needs to be placed on enforcement. In our paper, we express concerns […]
Getting EU Payment Rules Right: Six Essentials
The fast-paced world of digital transactions demands a regulatory landscape that evolves with it, and the recent European proposals concerning the Payment Services Regulation (PSR) and Payment Services Directive (PSD3) are emblematic of this dynamism. The European Parliament’s vote on PSD3 and PSR marks a significant step toward further advancing open banking and fostering competition […]
HelloWork Group joins the EUTA
The European Tech Alliance (EUTA) continues to grow and welcomes HelloWork Group, the leading French employment, recruitment and training platform. HelloWork Group, founded in France (Rennes) in 2000, serves as a comprehensive support system for employees, companies, and recruitment agencies across various facets of human resources, recruitment and training challenges. With over 530 employees, HelloWork […]