Policy & Law

eco Position Paper on the Data Act

With the Data Act, the European Commission aims to create a legal framework to improve the use of non-personal data and make it easier for businesses and citizens to access different types of data, covered by the proposal. To this end, data silos are to be broken down by obliging data holders to share their data.

date 2023/06/01

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Policy & Law

Joint Statement: Access to Data by Public Bodies

In times of crisis, companies stand ready to do their part and help public bodies by sharing data to tackle public emergencies, as evidenced during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, to function, mandatory data sharing between private companies and governments needs clear and transparent conditions for all parties involved.

date 2023/05/22

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Policy & Law

Position Paper on a European Digital Identity

With the eIDAS Regulation, the EU created a uniform legal framework for trust services and electronic identification throughout Europe. The aim was to increase the use of trust services for cross-border transactions in the digital space through common standards in the area of online signatures or electronic seals.

date 2023/05/08

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Internationale Netzpolitik

Data Free Flow with Trust: Global Industry Statement

The undersigned industry and non-governmental organizations support the efforts of G7 governments to operationalize a vision of Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT) that strengthens the ability to transfer data across transnational digital networks while building digital trust.

date 2023/04/21

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Policy & Law

Position Paper on the eIDAS Regulation

eco would like to point out the essential points to be considered in the new eIDAS Regulation, especially with regards to digital identities and the proposed EUid Wallet.

date 2023/02/13

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Policy & Law

On the Regulation of the Cyber Resilience Act

With the European Cybersecurity Act in 2019, the European Union established a framework for the certification of digital products and services. This framework, while largely voluntary, was supposed to bolster the uptake of security mechanisms and schemes and increase the level of cybersecurity throughout the European Union.

date 2022/12/22

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Policy & Law

Transatlantic Dialogue on Reawakening Digital Trade: Parts...

date 2022/12/22

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Policy & Law

White Paper Fair Share Debate

The large telecom operators repeatedly claim that the current voluntary network access arrangements impair their ability to cover infrastructure costs. They argue for a mandated charging scheme that would contribute to future infrastructure investment. The central argument for possible network access charges is based on...

date 2022/12/19

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Policy & Law

Position Paper on the Energy Efficiency Directive (recast)

The proposed recast of the Energy Efficiency Directive was published by the EU Commission in July 2021 as part of the Fit for 55 package. Following the ordinary legislative procedure, the European Parliament concluded its first reading of the EU Commission proposal and published its commentary, including several amendments.

date 2022/12/05

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Policy & Law

Position Paper on the Renewable Energy Directive

The EU Commission’s proposal for amendments to the Renewable Energy Directive was published in July 2021 as part of the Fit for 55 package. Following the ordinary legislative procedure, the European Parliament concluded its first reading of the EU Commission’s proposal.

date 2022/12/05

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