EU Digital Omnibus draft adjusts rules on data protection, cookies, trade secrets
By Júlia Tar ( October 5, 2026, 11:30 GMT | Insight) -- EU governments would seek a review of data protection obligations and shorten the waiting period before providers can make a repeat request for cookie consent, under a revised Digital Omnibus draft dated Oct. 2 and seen by MLex. The text also strengthens the protection of trade secrets, and clarifies that AI development or operation does not automatically justify personal data processing. National ambassadors are expected to consider it on Wednesday, MLex understands.The latest draft of the EU’s digital simplification package adds a review of data protection obligations, shortens the waiting period for repeat cookie-consent requests and strengthens protection for trade secrets, the document dated Oct. 2 and seen by MLex shows....
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