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Data Union: Commission launches consultation.

With its Data Union strategy, the Commission wants to improve access to data – also in order to advance the development of AI. It is asking for feedback on this by July 18.

By Corinna Visser

News

Bitkom: 'Many companies are flying blind with the Data Act.'

In just over 100 days, companies must have implemented the Data Act. But most of them are not prepared at all. The industry complains that there are too many rules and implementation deadlines are too short. They want a "jam-packed omnibus."

By Corinna Visser

News

Auto dialog: Data access and SEPs topic at Virkkunen working session

At the digital working session, manufacturers and suppliers unanimously called for the Commission's proposal on standard essential patents to be retained. Digital Commissioner Henna Virkkunen did not indicate whether the Commission would like to present a different proposal. Manufacturers and suppliers did not agree on the issue of data.

By Markus Grabitz

Interview

'Views in the Global South are much more varied'

While people in the Global North tend to have a more negative view of China, people in the Global South see the country in a more positive light – and yet the differences are huge there, too. Andrew Chubb from the American Asia Society and his team have summarized 2500 survey results from 160 countries. These are some of their findings.

By Angela Köckritz

Analyse

CSRD: Reactions to Germany's initiative

The initiative by four federal ministers to weaken corporate reporting obligations has polarized opinion. While the industry welcomes the proposals, critics criticize the timing and the consequences.

By Till Hoppe

News

Data exchange: EU and China launch new mechanism

The EU and China are establishing a new mechanism for cross-border data exchange. One aim is to make it easier for European companies to comply with Chinese data laws.

By Corinna Visser

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EU companies hope for relaxation and clarity on data transfer

Many companies within the EU Chamber of Commerce are dissatisfied with China's strict rules on data exchange with other countries. For the majority, these regulations pose a barrier to business. The announcement of simplifications comes at just the right time.

By Christiane Kuehl

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EU companies hope for relaxation and clarity on data transfer

Many companies within the EU Chamber of Commerce are dissatisfied with China's strict rules on data exchange with other countries. For the majority, these regulations pose a barrier to business. The announcement of simplifications comes at just the right time.

By Christiane Kuehl

Die Spanierin Pilar del Castillo Vera (EPP), Berichterstatterin für das Parlament beim Data Act, nannte das Gesetz nach der Einigung im Trilog einen Game-Changer.
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Data Act: Parliament votes, companies remain skeptical

The Data Act is intended to establish a single European market for data, but companies fear for their trade secrets. The vote on the trilogue result in the plenary session of the European Parliament takes place against this backdrop.

By Corinna Visser