EDRi raises concerns over proposed changes to GDPR in EU Digital Omnibus
EDRi has raised concerns about proposed changes to EU data protection rules being discussed by Member States as part of the Digital Omnibus on Data.
The European Digital Rights (EDRi) has published an open letter warning that proposed changes to the GDPR could weaken protections for personal data while creating additional legal uncertainty.
A key concern is Article 25a, which could result in the same pseudonymised data being treated differently depending on whether an organisation can identify the individual. EDRi argues that this could blur the distinction between pseudonymised and genuinely anonymous data, potentially affecting GDPR rights and obligations.
EDRi also questions a proposed provision that would explicitly recognise the development and operation of AI as a legitimate interest for processing personal data. It argues that the broad category could cover very different uses of personal data, from recommender systems and targeted advertising to AI training.
The organisation further points to proposed changes concerning access to information stored on users’ devices and the treatment of privacy-enhancing technologies. It argues that privacy measures such as pseudonymisation should not result in weaker legal protections.
EDRi is calling on EU Member States to reconsider the proposed changes as negotiations continue in the Council, with particular attention to data protection rights and legal certainty.
Read the open letter here.
