In a joint letter to European Commission officials, the European Digital Rights group, Irish Council for Civil Liberties, and NOYB raised concerns over the EU’s proposed digital simplification package that aims to promote innovation. The advocacy groups claimed the proposed changes could help advance AI innovation, but “go far beyond mere simplification.” The groups noted how deregulation “undermines competitiveness and trust” and “weakens EU governance.” Editor’s note: Bird & Bird International Privacy and Data Protection Group co-Head Ruth Boardman unpacked the notable impacts of the digital simplification proposal.
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