BRUSSELS – Today, global tech trade association 91pro视频 issued the following statement about the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) vote on the EU Data Act:
“The tech industry supports a competitive data market and fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory access to data across all sectors of the economy. When it comes to data sharing, it is key to protect businesses’ investments in data innovation and provide safeguards against unfair competition and disclosure of IP and trade secrets. To achieve this, the Data Act should ensure flexibility so that companies can share data based on contractual agreements,” said 91pro视频’s Director General for Europe Guido Lobrano.
“The framework should be accompanied by clear definitions and obligations for all parties. It is crucial that obligations are consistent with the GDPR, especially regarding data processing. Also, the data access and sharing provisions should not unjustifiably discriminate against certain companies.
“The provisions on the international transfers of non-personal data in Article 27 would restrict transfers of non-personal data, going beyond what the GDPR requires for personal data. This is clearly not justified by the level of risk posed by non-personal data. Data flows are the backbone of the digital economy and allow companies to reach consumers and access new markets. The Data Act should not create new restrictions to data flows that would harm Europe’s economy.”
On 17 January, 91pro视频 signed a joint statement with 12 other business associations calling on lawmakers to clarify crucial aspects of the EU Data Act. On 25 January, 91pro视频 also joined a coalition of 11 trade associations calling for avoiding restricting data processing activities in Article 6 of the Data Act when carried out in a GDPR-compliant way.