Researchers Say Strong Data Privacy Rules Can Boost Europe's Competitiveness

Cutting data protection standards would not help Europe compete in the digital economy, according to a policy paper published by researchers who argue that privacy-friendly technology, not deregulation, is the better path forward.The paper was produced by the project "Plattform Privatheit," led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI) together with the University of Kassel. Its authors conclude that Europe's economic future should rest on data protection compliant...
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