"On November 19, 2025, the European Commission presented the Digital Omnibus package, a far-reaching proposal to amend the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, among other measures. The proposal is described as a simplification measure, but critics say it would mainly benefit large American tech companies. The Commission argues that the changes are necessary to reduce the administrative burden on EU companies and strengthen Europe's competitive position in AI."
"The most striking point of criticism concerns the proposal to narrow the definition of personal data in Article 4(1) of the GDPR. According to the EDPB and EDPS, this change would "go far beyond a targeted amendment to the GDPR, a 'technical amendment' or a codification of case law of the EU Court of Justice." The authorities thus confirm the concerns previously expressed by stakeholders."
On November 19, 2025, the European Commission presented the Digital Omnibus package to amend the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, and other measures. The proposal is framed as a simplification to reduce administrative burden on EU firms and strengthen Europe's position in AI. Critics say the changes would mainly benefit large American tech companies, and civil rights organizations issued warnings. The EDPB and EDPS issued a joint opinion expressing serious concerns that several proposals go beyond technical adjustments. The authorities strongly reject narrowing the GDPR definition of personal data and oppose granting the Commission authority to determine when data are pseudonymized. They warn that those changes combined would allow companies to avoid the scope of the GDPR. The EDPB and EDPS take a more nuanced view of proposals on AI training based on legitimate interest.
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