Print Magazine
Brussels Morning Newspaper
Thursday, February 9, 2023
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
    • About Us
  • EU institutions
    • Commission
    • Parliament
    • Council
  • Europe
  • World
  • Economy
  • Culture and Society
  • In Depth
    • Ambassador’s Corner
    • The American Angle
    • Sustainable Perspective
    • Europe With Transparency
    • Place de la Bourse
    • The Macro-Economist
    • Southeast Europe
Brussels Morning Newspaper
  • Home
    • About Us
  • EU institutions
    • Commission
    • Parliament
    • Council
  • Europe
  • World
  • Economy
  • Culture and Society
  • In Depth
    • Ambassador’s Corner
    • The American Angle
    • Sustainable Perspective
    • Europe With Transparency
    • Place de la Bourse
    • The Macro-Economist
    • Southeast Europe
Brussels Morning Newspaper
No Result
View All Result
Home EU Institutions Commission

EC proposes Data Act to regulate access and sharing

Nikola Kiš by Nikola Kiš
24 February 2022
in Commission
Padlock,Over,A,Smartphone,And,Eu,Map,,Symbolizing,The,Eu
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Margrethe Vestager, European Commissioner for Competition, has hailed the EC’s proposal for an EU Data Act as “an important step towards the creation of a single European market for data”. First announced two years ago, she said the Act “clarifies who can access and share data, and on what terms.”

The Act will provide legal certainty and remove obstacles to data sharing, Vestager noted that it represents the EC’s second main legislative initiative on data, after the Data Governance Act.

“The aim of all our initiatives is two-fold: We want to unleash the huge benefits that the responsible use of data and digital technologies can bring to every one of us… at the same time, we want safe use of data and technologies”, she observed.

EC aims for balance

The Commission wants to protect fundamental rights and address risks associated with new technologies, Vestager said, including risks to privacy, integrity and mental health. Data is a vital resource for innovation, job creation, competitiveness and economic growth, among other, she added.

Most modern devices generate data and most of it is non-personal and currently unused, she noted, whereas use of this data could provide possibilities for development of new products and services.

“Our data strategy is all about putting such data into productive use, to the benefit of companies and society… but for this to happen, we need to define who has control over such data, and who can use it for what purpose”, she said.

The Data Act will establish a fairness test to help small and medium-sized companies “in situations where there are unfair contractual terms that are unilaterally imposed on them.”

New rules would also allow authorities to force private companies to provide them with data under “exceptional circumstances”, the kind of access that would enable authorities to respond quickly.

The proposal represents “an important step towards a single market for data that empowers people and leads to a fairer allocation of value,” Vestager concluded.

Tags: Data ActMain-Slidersharing
Facebook Twitter Youtube LinkedIn

About Us

Brussels Morning is a daily online newspaper based in Belgium. BM publishes unique and independent coverage on international and European affairs. With a Europe-wide perspective, BM covers policies and politics of the EU, significant Member State developments, and looks at the international agenda with a European perspective.

Category

  • Ambassador’s Corner
  • Belgium News
  • Brussels
  • Commission
  • Council
  • Culture and Society
  • Diplomacy
  • Economy
  • EU Institutions
  • Europe
  • Europe With Transparency
  • Features
  • Health & Fitness
  • In Depth
  • Member States
  • Middle East Eye
  • Opinion
  • Our pick
  • Parliament
  • Place de la Bourse
  • Southeast Europe
  • Sustainable Perspective
  • The American Angle
  • The Macro-Economist
  • Uncategorised
  • US Elections
  • World

More info

  • About Us
  • Advertising
  • Cookies Policy
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Jobs

Brussels Morning Newspaper - All Rights Reserved © 2020

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Brussels Bubble
    • Parliament
    • Commission
    • Council
  • Wider Europe
    • Member States
  • World
  • Business & Society
  • Europe With Transparency
  • Culture & Society
  • Policy Talks
    • Place de la Bourse
    • The Macro-Economist
    • Sustainable Perspective
    • Ambassador’s Corner
    • The American Angle
    • Southeast Europe
  • Print Magazine

Brussels Morning Newspaper - All Rights Reserved © 2020

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT