( July 30, 2026, 08:02 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU and Canada made substantial progress during the third round of negotiations on their planned digital trade agreement. Talks advanced on key provisions including cross-border data flows, privacy and personal data protection, bans on prior authorization requirements, and e-contracts, the European Commission said in a report summarizing the last round that took place in June. Negotiators continued discussions on the agreement's scope, online consumer protection, electronic invoicing and open government data. A fourth negotiating round is now being arranged.The statement is attached. ...
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