Data protection is under threat. Part one of the Omnibus tackles data flows. But “simplifying” could blur the lines between what’s personal and what’s not. The #DataGovernanceAct already left cracks: fuzzy consent rules, weak post-sharing protections, and shaky anonymisation standards. If the Commission “simplifies” without fixing these problems, GDPR crumble. (2/n)

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The Data Governance Act - between undermining the GDPR and building a Data Commons - European Digital Rights (EDRi)

Compared to the DSA and the DMA, the DGA has received relatively little attention, both from the digital rights community and, seemingly, from indu...

The EU Commission has been running “reality checks” on 5 core areas of EU digital law: data, privacy, cybersecurity, AI, & eID. Here’s the paradox: these laws are being “simplified” before they’ve even been properly implemented or enforced. These cuts are part of a broader “digital simplification” agenda that could: ❌ Undermine EU hard-won data protection framework ❌ Weaken net neutrality ❌ Follow the withdrawal ePrivacy Regulation & AI Liability Directive (1/n)

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Deregulating digital rights: Why the EU’s war on ‘red tape’ should worry us all - European Digital Rights (EDRi)

The European Commission has made deregulation a top priority for the EU over the next four years. Under the banner of ‘simplifying’ EU rules, w...

In the next month, the European Commission plans to drop the so-called #DigitalOmnibus, a deregulation package that could quietly rewrite digital rights in the EU. EDRi responded to the Commission’s call for evidence, warning it’s not an administrative tidy-up but a political step that treats rights as “red tape,” weakening protections and boosting corporate influence ➡️

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Digital Omnibus: Consultation response to the call for evidence - European Digital Rights (EDRi)

The EC launched a call for evidence on the “Digital Omnibus” initiative, which is expected to be presented around the 19 November.

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🚨 From Big Tech to Big Regulator? That’s the case for 🇮🇪 newly appointed Data Protection Commissioner - with Meta on their CV. This raises serious doubts about impartiality and trust in GDPR enforcement. With 40 CSOs, we’re calling on the European Commission to step up and protect the independence of data protection authorities across Europe. Because only with truly independent regulators can we have credible rights enforcement. Read the full open letter 👉

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The EU must safeguard independence of data protection authorities - European Digital Rights (EDRi)

The appointment raises serious concerns about impartiality and the credibility of data protection enforcement in the EU.