EU Commission about to wreck core principles of the GDPR
13 days ago
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- The EU Commission is secretly planning a major reform of the GDPR, potentially undermining privacy and data protection rights.
- The reform, part of the 'Digital Omnibus,' would alter core GDPR elements like the definition of 'personal data' and data subject rights.
- AI companies like Google, Meta, and OpenAI may gain unrestricted access to Europeans' personal data for training purposes.
- Special protections for sensitive data (health, political views, sexual orientation) could be significantly reduced.
- Remote access to personal devices without user consent might be enabled, raising privacy concerns.
- The draft reform contradicts CJEU case law and violates the European Charter of Fundamental Rights.
- Germany is pushing for significant GDPR changes, despite most Member States opposing reforms.
- The reform could disproportionately benefit big tech over small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
- Critics argue the draft is poorly written and could lead to legal uncertainty and enforcement challenges.
- The proposed changes may allow companies to bypass GDPR obligations, especially in AI and data processing.