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EU announces plans to include GDPR in simplification efforts: what do European startups actually need? Privacy Omnibus GDPR

EU announces plans to include GDPR in simplification efforts: what do European startups actually need?

by Egle Markeviciute

Yesterday, EU Commissioner Michael McGrath announced that the upcoming Omnibus Simplification Initiative will also include the GDPR. While the core issues with the GDPR are unlikely to be addressed, the EU should consider expanding the discussion to better support European innovators.

New survey reveals: CEE startups want more urgent action from national regulators Data Privacy AI Act GDPR
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New survey reveals: CEE startups want more urgent action from national regulators

by EU TECH LOOP

Today, the Consumer Choice Center Europe (CCCE) released survey results examining how EU data strategy regulations impact operations and innovation potential among startups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

Llama, Gemini, now iPhone - the impact of EU's tech regulations for consumers AI AI Act GDPR DMA
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Llama, Gemini, now iPhone - the impact of EU's tech regulations for consumers

by Egle Markeviciute

Meta withheld Llama, Google delayed Gemini and Apple's AI-heavy iPhone may arrive late in the EU: how tech rules shape what consumers can use.

The EU’s revised Consumer Credit Directive leaves European consumers with fewer choices and more financial struggles GDPR
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The EU’s revised Consumer Credit Directive leaves European consumers with fewer choices and more financial struggles

by Emil Panzaru

The revised Consumer Credit Directive treats buy now, pay later and small interest-free credit as loans: more red tape, fewer choices for consumers.

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