Press Release: Commission’s Digital Omnibus is a major rollback of EU digital protections

The European Commission has unveiled two Digital Omnibus proposals, sparking concern over a potential weakening of digital protections. This move has raised alarms that the existing regulatory framework, carefully constructed over years, could be dismantled. The proposals are seen as a threat to the foundation of human rights and tech policy within the EU. The proposals aim to revisit the EU's foundational protections against digital harms. This initiative, according to critics, represents a significant rollback of existing safeguards. The European Digital Rights (EDRi) organization has voiced strong criticism of the Commission's approach. These changes potentially affect all stakeholders who rely on the current digital rights framework. The implications could extend to the operation of digital platforms, the protection of user data, and the enforcement of established regulations. The proposals' impact will be felt across the digital landscape.