“If adopted, these amendments would not simplify compliance but hollow out the GDPR’s and ePrivacy’s core guarantees: purpose limitation, accountability, and independent oversight,” Itxaso Dominguez de Olazabal, from the European Digital Rights group, told EUobserver.
The draft includes adjustments to what is considered “personal data,” a key component of the GDPR and protected by Article 8 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
Thanks, that’s a very good observation.
The meaning of “DPA” is clear to everyone participating in discussions about GDPR, though. It is a pretty big deal in the EU.
“Industry capture,” OTOH, is a very American talking point.