What happened
noyb analysed over 1,000 amendments to the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive linked to the Digital Omnibus reform, grading each MEP on whether their changes strengthen or weaken privacy protections. The report finds the European People’s Party largely pushes for reduced privacy rights, while S&D, the Greens and the Left tend to defend them.
Why it matters for trust and compliance
- Its status is published. It is enacted but may not be in force yet. Check the effective date before planning around it.
- The analysis highlights which EU lawmakers are supporting or undermining current privacy safeguards as the Digital Omnibus reforms progress.
- It relates to ePrivacy Directive. The regulations library explains what that law requires.
Who is affected
technology controller processor noyb European Parliament
Recommended actions
- Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
- Revisit retention schedules and data minimisation for the data involved.
- Inventory AI or automated decision systems in scope and their assessments.