EU Data Governance Reform

European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has stated* that 'digital technologies should enrich the lives of us all and respect European values'. With EU values at the heart of the digital transition, the EU has started an ambitious Data Governance Reform. It has proposed legislation that, on top of existing legislation, such as the GDPR, combined ensure:

- stronger privacy rules for electronic communications,
- a safe and proper functioning Digital Single Market,
- fair, contestable and open markets for digital services,
- data altruism and reuse of public sector data
- an ecosystem of trust to create EU global leadership on trustworthy AI

The infographic lists proposed legislation combined with relevant existing directives.

* Source: Shaping Europe’s Digital Future, February 2020. https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/default/files/communication-shaping-europes-digital-future-feb2020_en_4.pdf