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EU's Data Governance Act mustn't undermine personal data protection, Germany's VZBV says

( January 15, 2021, 12:54 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU's ambition to make non-personal data more easily available is a step in the right direction, and also from a competition viewpoint, Germany's consumer federation has said in a position paper on the Data Governance Act. But the proposal doesn't make a clear enough distinction between personal and non-personal data, the VZBV said, adding that it would be vital to ensure the act doesn't undermine the fundamental obligation to protect personal data. Also, any new regulation should face a checkup to see how it can be differentiated from the GDPR, and whether it offers added value to consumers and businesses, the VZBV said. If such value isn't evident, then new regulations should be avoided to prevent an increase in complexity, the VZBV said.Statement follows (in German). The position paper is attached. ...

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