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 […]
EUTA calls for clear guidelines and a collaborative approach as the DSA starts applying
As the countdown to this weekend progresses, a key moment in Europe will take place: The Digital Services Act (DSA) – Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 – now applies to all providers of online services. This new EU legislation addresses the challenge of illegal content, products, or services on the Internet, with the objective of ensuring a […]
GDPR: EUTA provides feedback to the European Commission
Today, the European Tech Alliance (EUTA) provided feedback to the European Commission on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In its contribution, EUTA mentioned that despite GDPR’s ambition to ensure a harmonised EU application, diverging interpretations by national data protection authorities across the EU create legal uncertainty. Companies face high costs in adapting to localised […]
EUTA provides input on the DSA transparency report template
In its feedback on the European Commission’s Implementation Act on the transparency reporting obligations, EUTA invite the European Commission to (i) grant time for European companies’ compliance success, (ii) avoid excessive data requirements which are not required to meet the DSA’s objectives and would place a disproportionate burden on European platforms, (iii) align transparency reporting obligations with the statement of reasons database and (iv) recognise the varied legal definitions of illegal content across EU Member States.
DMA countdown: EUTA urges gatekeepers to open dialogue with businesses
With only 50 days to the compliance deadline of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Tech Alliance along with 24 companies and 8 associations urge designated DMA gatekeepers to enter into a constructive dialogue with business users and other stakeholders, such as business and consumer associations, to ensure full DMA compliance as from 7 March 2024.
European Tech Alliance Manifesto for 2030: Unlock European tech leadership at home and beyond
Today, the European Tech Alliance (EUTA) presents its bold, forward-looking manifesto, outlining a strategic roadmap for Europe’s digital policy from now to 2030. In times of geopolitical and economic instability, promoting home-grown tech businesses has never been more central to achieving the European Union’s wider goals. With the right conditions, EUTA members can strengthen Europe’s […]
European tech companies face an overwhelming amount of rules, harming their ability to grow and compete.
The digital world is a fully regulated sector with a wide range of new and updated rules. Today, up to 30% of EU tech companies resources can be taken up by compliance instead of focusing on the company’s growth and innovation. In a world where competition for tech developers is fierce and global, it puts […]
EUTA’s contribution to the evidence call on the DSA and conducting independent audits
The EUTA calls for a balanced and clear framework recognising diverse business models. The European Tech Alliance (EUTA) has today responded to the European Commission’s call for evidence on conducting independent audits as part of the Digital Services Act (DSA – Regulation (EU) 2022/2065). The EUTA emphasises the importance of establishing a balanced and clear […]
Digital Fairness: EUTA contribution to the European Commission’s Consultation
As the European Commission is assessing European Union (EU) consumer law on digital fairness, the European Tech Alliance (EUTA) very respectfully shares some recommendations through the European Commission’s consultation on EU consumer law on digital fairness. We invite the European Commission to: Apply targeted rules to companies interacting with EU consumers Allow time for effective […]
The EUTA calls for a proper impact assessment of a withdrawal button to all distance sales
With six other trade associations, the EUTA invites the Member States to properly assess the impact of a withdrawal button for all distance contracts concluded by means of an online interface. The right framework to look at such a proposal would be the European Commission’s fitness check of the current EU consumer protection framework. We […]