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EU's Digital Omnibus: Progress or Rollback of Rights?

11/28/2025

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The European Commission introduced the Digital Omnibus, overhauling the EU's digital protections, including the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, and the AI Act.
Officials say the measure streamlines regulations to boost competitiveness.
Critics argue it undermines essential rights by expanding data access for corporations and governments.
Civil society groups have mobilized against the proposals, calling it a major rollback of digital rights and urging stronger enforcement of existing rules.

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Story summary

The European Commission introduced the Digital Omnibus, overhauling the EU's digital protections, including the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, and the AI Act.
Officials say the measure streamlines regulations to boost competitiveness.
Critics argue it undermines essential rights by expanding data access for corporations and governments.
Civil society groups have mobilized against the proposals, calling it a major rollback of digital rights and urging stronger enforcement of existing rules.