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Digital Omnibus Package: How The EU Is Reshaping The Digital Landscape – Part I

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On 19 November, the European Commission published the EU Digital Simplification Package (the "Digital Omnibus") which comprises two proposed laws.

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On 19 November, the European Commission published the EU Digital Simplification Package (the "Digital Omnibus") which comprises two proposed laws. The first proposal introduces amendments to several core data, privacy and cybersecurity laws, while the second proposal focuses on updates to the AI Act.

This article focuses on the political background of the reform and key aspects of the proposed amendments to the GDPR, e-Privacy and cyber laws.

EU Commission Political Guidelines 2024-2029: "Europe Needs A Data Revolution"

Following the publication of Mario Draghi's Report1 which underscores the urgent need to enhance EU's competitiveness, the European Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to drive digital innovation.

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