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GDPR Reforms Spark Lobbying Battle Over Digital Privacy

12/3/2025

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The European Commission proposes significant GDPR reforms to reduce red tape while preserving privacy standards.
Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath says the reforms balance interests and warns further changes could jeopardize data protection.
The package would simplify cookie consent and ease data processing for AI developers, sparking a fierce lobbying battle.
Critics argue the changes threaten Europe's leadership in digital privacy, while negotiations continue in the European Parliament and the Council.

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The European Commission proposes significant GDPR reforms to reduce red tape while preserving privacy standards.
Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath says the reforms balance interests and warns further changes could jeopardize data protection.
The package would simplify cookie consent and ease data processing for AI developers, sparking a fierce lobbying battle.
Critics argue the changes threaten Europe's leadership in digital privacy, while negotiations continue in the European Parliament and the Council.