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EU Proposes GDPR Revisions, Sparking Privacy Concerns

11/22/2025

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The European Commission proposed revisions to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the Digital Omnibus plan unveiled November 19, 2025, to simplify compliance.
Changes redefine personal data by entity-relative criteria and allow use for AI training without explicit consent.
Industry groups support the reforms, but civil society organizations warn they may weaken privacy protections.
The proposals require approval from the European Parliament and the Council of Europe before implementation.

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The European Commission proposed revisions to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the Digital Omnibus plan unveiled November 19, 2025, to simplify compliance.
Changes redefine personal data by entity-relative criteria and allow use for AI training without explicit consent.
Industry groups support the reforms, but civil society organizations warn they may weaken privacy protections.
The proposals require approval from the European Parliament and the Council of Europe before implementation.