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BRUSSELS, Nov 19 (KUNA) -- The European Commission proposed on Wednesday a new digital package aimed at reducing administrative burdens on companies and strengthening the ability of Europe's technology sector to compete globally.
According to a Commission statement, the package includes what is known as the Digital Omnibus, which seeks to simplify rules governing artificial intelligence, data protection, and cybersecurity.
This includes easing certain requirements of the AI Act and delaying the application of parts of the rules concerning high-risk systems until the necessary tools and technical standards are available, within a timeframe that may extend up to 16 months.
The package also introduces amendments to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to unify and clarify certain provisions without altering the existing level of protection.
It further proposes updating cookie rules to reduce pop-up notifications and allow users to manage their preferences directly through browser or operating system settings.
The Commission statement added that work is also underway to streamline security requirements by establishing a single reporting point for cybersecurity incidents, in order to avoid duplicate notifications under multiple laws and to facilitate compliance with digital security obligations.
The package additionally includes the Data Union Strategy, which aims to enhance the availability of high-quality data for artificial intelligence applications through new data labs and supporting legal tools, as well as measures to protect sensitive non-personal data and strengthen the EU's digital sovereignty.
The Commission estimates that these measures could help reduce administrative costs by nearly five billion euros by 2029. The legislative proposals are set to be referred to the European Parliament and the Council for discussion and adoption. (end)
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