European Commission 10 January 2017, COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS "BUILDING A EUROPEAN DATA ECONOMY"

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The Communication from the European Commission outlines the need for a cohesive framework to facilitate the growth of a European data economy, emphasizing the importance of data as a resource for economic and societal advancement. It addresses the challenges posed by unjustified data localization requirements that hinder the free flow of data across EU Member States, advocating for a unified approach under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to enhance consumer trust and ensure compliance for both EU and non-EU entities. Additionally, the document highlights the necessity of addressing emerging legal uncertainties related to machine-generated data, liability, and interoperability to foster innovation and competitiveness within the digital market.AI