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In 2020, the European Commission published its central digital policy document "Shaping Europe's Digital Future" which outlined its digital strategy for the next five years.
In 2020, the European Commission published its central digital
policy document "Shaping Europe's Digital Future"
which outlined its digital strategy for the next five years.
Reflecting its overarching strategy to ensure a fair and
effective digital economy, improve access to data and give people
more control over their data, and to protect people from cyber
threats, the Commission published a package of legislative
proposals entitled "Europe fit for the Digital Age" which
are designed to help achieve these objectives.
Companies need to understand how these laws will impact them and
what technical, organisational and legal changes they may
require.
Our guide
In this new guide, we have summarised the key legislation
within the new package of EU digital laws and, where applicable,
their equivalents in the UK.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
