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The Eu’s Regulatory Framework Was Never Meant To Be Easy. It Was Meant To Be Right

The EU’s Regulatory Framework Was Never Meant To Be Easy. It Was Meant To Be Right

three developments highlight an important moment for Europe’s regulatory future. The narrative that regulations are stifling innovation is gaining momentum, but it misrepresents the real stakes. This article is a call to reconsider the path forward: Europe must not compromise on its values or weaken the protections that define its digital landscape. Better implementation of regulations is essential, but the solution is not to lower standards – it’s to ensure that technological progress serves people, not just profits.

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Second GDPR Report Highlights Progress and Challenges

The European Commission released its second report on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Since the first report in 2020, the GDPR has significantly impacted individuals and businesses, with the EU introducing numerous initiatives to enhance digital transformation. The report highlights key achievements, including increased enforcement activities and cooperation among data protection authorities. However, it also identifies areas needing improvement, such as supporting SMEs, providing clearer guidance, and achieving consistent GDPR enforcement across the EU. Significant enforcement actions have led to fines totaling around EUR 4.2 billion.

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EU Commission Publishes Biennual Report on Consumer Protection

On 25 July 2024, the European Commission released its biennial report on the actions carried out under the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Regulation. The report highlights a 41% increase in mutual assistance requests, with 440 exchanges. Key enforcement actions focused on dark patterns, misleading price reductions, and influencer marketing. The report also emphasized the importance of digital market regulation, green transition, and consumer resilience amid multiple crises. Future market trends include the impact of AI, greenwashing, and online fraud.

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European Commission Coordinates Action Against Meta on ‘Pay or Consent’ Model

The European Commission, in collaboration with the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network, has taken coordinated action against Meta regarding its ‘pay or consent’ model. This model requires users to either pay for access to Facebook and Instagram or consent to personalized ads by Meta using their personal data. The CPC initiated this move after determining that the model may breach EU consumer laws. Key concerns include misleading information, undue pressure on consumers, and potential violations of the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and the Unfair Contract Terms Directive. Meta must respond by 1 September 2024, or face potential sanctions.

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