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

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 AI

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

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

by Egle Markeviciute

Between 2019 and 2024, the European Commission adopted a series of new regulations for the tech sector, including the Digital Services Act, the Digital Markets Act, the Artificial Intelligence Act, and many others.  These measures aim to shape the future of the digital landscape in Europe, but, naturally, they also

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

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

by Emil Panzaru

You have seen the option if you have ever shopped online. Instead of paying in full for a product, you can have the item delivered immediately with a smaller up-front payment and cover the rest of the bill in several interest-free installments. The term for the practice is

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