Digital omnibus: France calls for stricter data protection

In the digital omnibus package, France is pushing for stricter data protection rules, aiming to preserve rather than modernize the nature of the GDPR. Poland and Romania are calling for more practical solutions for businesses.

08. April 2026
Symbolbild zum Thema digitaler Fingerabdruck, Cybercrime, Identitätsprüfung.
Biometrics: France warns that the new rule would mean “any data controller could introduce biometric procedures simply because the technology is available.” (picture alliance / Zoonar | Oliver Boehmer)

Sign up now and continue reading immediately

No credit card details required. No automatic renewal.

Sie haben bereits das Table.Briefing Abonnement?

Anmelden und weiterlesen

Last updated: 08. April 2026