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
This article was written by Secretary General Victoria de Posson for the Competition Policy International’s TechREG Chronicle May Edition, under the title: Dark Patterns: Protecting Consumers Without Hindering Innovation. You can find the original here. Abstract There is a widespread consensus that design practices involving psychological manipulation and deceit
BRUSSELS, 31 MAY 2023 – Today, the world’s largest air passenger rights organisations, AirHelp, joins the European Tech Alliance (EUTA) as its newest member. The EUTA now counts 30 members from 14 European countries, representing the voice of European tech champions and scale-ups. The EUTA aims to contribute to smart
The European Tech Alliance (EUTA) has today responded to the European Commission’s call for evidence on data access obligations as part of the Digital Services Act (DSA – Regulation (EU) 2022/2065). The EUTA emphasises the need for precision and to provide safeguards to enable data sharing in a fair, reasonable,
With 26 other organisations, the European Tech Alliance (EUTA) has cosigned a joint industry letter expressing concern regarding Chapter V of the Data Act, where public bodies can request data for any reason. The signatories believe that with such broad scope, these rules do not respect the requirements set out
Brussels, 11 May 2023 – The European Parliament Internal Market (IMCO) and Civil Liberties (LIBE) Committees have adopted their position on the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, with 84 in favour, 7 against and 12 abstentions. The text will now be submitted to the European Parliament plenary vote in June
MADRID 28 APRIL 2023 – The European Tech Alliance (EUTA) has stepped up its ambitions to drive the growth and success of the European tech industry. Over the last two days, ten of the EUTA’s member companies met with Spanish officials in Madrid to discuss how to propel European and
BRUSSELS 23 MARCH 2023 – The European Tech Alliance (EUTA) has taken a significant step forward in its mission to drive the growth and success of the European tech industry. Over the last two days, thirteen EU Tech CEOs met with EU policy leaders to discuss how to propel
European digital champions and scaleups are eager to take advantage of the Data Act’s potential to offer innovative services for both businesses and consumers. To make this happen, the Data Act needs to get the basics right. The European Tech Alliance (EUTA) gathers digital successful companies built across Europe, with
As consumers, we are all familiar with the challenges of knowing whether the information presented next to goods or services we want to buy is true. Is this 100% organic cotton t-shirt really organic? Is that aubergine pesticide-free? In today’s world, policymakers are working to shape the rules that determine
Getting confused about what a “platform” is when shopping online? With so many different players in the game, it’s no wonder that consumers and policymakers alike are struggling to keep up. In this blog, I explain the different business models that prevail in e-commerce and clarify how they differ from
With 16 other trade associations, the EUTA expresses concerns on the extension of the withdrawal button to all distance contracts. The right framework to look at such a proposal would be the European Commission’s fitness check of the current EU consumer protection framework. The EUTA also raised concerns on how
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