In its media statement, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) said that while it supports the European Commission’s ambition to simplify digital regulations through its official Omnibus proposal to amend laws like the GDPR and the EU AI Act, this must not come at the expense of human rights, particularly the right of people to decide what happens to their personal data. The DPA stressed that due diligence and care must be paramount, arguing that such crucial laws should not be hastily amended without first investigating the profound consequences for citizens, businesses, and regulators, and emphasized that legal certainty must be maintained with clear and enforceable rules for the EU. It concluded that innovation and legal protection can coexist, but new applications involving data and AI require clear safeguards to ensure people retain control over their data and respect for privacy and human autonomy.
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