Tech industry groups have recently voiced their concerns over the European Union’s proposed new data-sharing regulations. The proposed rules, known as the Data Governance Act (DGA), are aimed at enabling businesses and individuals to share data more easily across the EU.
However, tech groups, including DIGITALEUROPE and the European Digital SME Alliance, have expressed worries that the current proposal may actually hinder data sharing, particularly for smaller businesses. They argue that the proposed regulations are too complicated and could impose additional costs on businesses.
According to DIGITALEUROPE, the current DGA proposal doesn’t provide enough clarity on how businesses can obtain consent to share data. The group also raised concerns about the potential costs and administrative burdens associated with the proposal.
The European Digital SME Alliance has also raised similar concerns. The group argued that the proposed rules are too complex and could ultimately harm smaller businesses. They called for the EU to simplify the regulations and provide clearer guidelines for businesses to follow.
Despite these concerns, some experts have praised the proposed regulations for providing a legal framework for data sharing that could benefit businesses and individuals alike.
As the debate over the DGA continues, it remains to be seen what changes will be made to the proposal to address the concerns of tech groups and other stakeholders. However, it’s clear that the issue of data sharing will remain a key topic of discussion for businesses and policymakers in the EU and beyond.
