🇪🇺 EDPB and EDPS adopt a Joint Opinion on the Digital Omnibus Regulation, supporting simplification and competitiveness while safeguarding fundamental rights.

The Digital Omnibus proposal aims to streamline the EU’s digital framework, focusing on the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive and the Data Acquis. While we support reducing administrative burdens, we emphasise that simplification must not come at the expense of individual protections.

We strongly urge co-legislators not to adopt the proposed changes to the definition of personal data, as they would significantly narrow its scope and conflict with CJEU case law.

“We must make sure that any changes to the GDPR and EUDPR actually clarify obligations and bring legal certainty while maintaining trust and a high level of protection of individual rights and freedoms,” said @Supervisor , the EDPS.

The Joint Opinion also highlights the need for clear oversight by Data Protection Authorities regarding cookie banners and the re-use of public sector data. For more detailed information, check the links below:

📃 Read the Press Release: https://link.europa.eu/FQGCqv
📃 Read the Joint Opinion: https://link.europa.eu/mnNyvR