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European SMEs get plan for more practical approach to EU data protection rules

( July 3, 2025, 12:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Small and medium-sized enterprises across Europe will face a more practical and cooperative approach to enforcing the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation under a new plan put forward by the European Data Protection Board. The board said its “Helsinki Statement”, agreed at a July 1-2 meeting in the Finnish capital, aimed to ease compliance for SMEs, strengthen regulatory consistency, and deepen engagement with stakeholders. The plan promises practical tools and early consultation to align digital innovation with fundamental rights and EU values, it said.The statement follows....

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