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Developing the European data economy

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Published on: 22 February 2017

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Table of contents

Original news
What is the background to the consultation?
What are the key issues?
Removing data localisation restrictions
Access to and re-use of non-personal data
Portability of non-personal data, interoperability and standards
Product liability
How does the Commission plan to remove digital borders from the EU?
What steps has the Commission proposed to facilitate data access and transfer?
What steps has the Commission proposed regarding portability, interoperability and standards?

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Article summary

IP & IT analysis: The European Commission’s proposals on how to develop the European data economy are considered by Giles Pratt, a partner in the IP/IT group at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, and Sam Kirsop, an associate in the group.

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