Digital Omnibus on the Data Act – a necessary measure

The EU’s Digital Omnibus is an important step in creating a more unified and legally certain framework for data sharing, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise concludes in a position paper.

The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise proposes additions and amendments regarding the omnibus to:

• Clarify and improve certain definitions

• Strengthening the protection of trade secrets

• Limit B2G data sharing to real public emergencies

• Ensure full cost recovery in case of mandatory data sharing

• Make requirements for cloud switching proportionate and legally certain

• Reduce administrative burdens on data transfers

The Omnibus is a step in the right direction, but more is needed. It is therefore very welcome that the European Commission has launched a Digital Fitness Check, to review the entire EU digital rulebook and assess whether today’s digital legislation is still coherent, effective, and competitive in a rapidly changing technological environment.