The proposed EU data act lays down harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data. The aim is to remove barriers before consumers and businesses' access to data in a context in which the volume of data generated by humans and machines is increasing exponentially and becoming a critical factor for innovation by businesses (e.g. algorithm training) and by public authorities (e.g. shaping of smart cities).

EPRS policy podcast - The Data act

Adopted in April 2016, the new EU data protection framework is fully applicable since 25 May 2018.

The package on data protection aims at uniformly strengthening citizens’ rights while reducing burdens for companies and public authorities, as well as adapting rules to the digital era. The package, taking a comprehensive approach, included a general regulation (GDPR) and a directive applying data protection principles to the processing of data for police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters.

See more on this topic by visiting our <a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/data-protection-8th-parliamentary-term_5707_pk">package</a> for the 8th parliamentary term.

Data Protection (2019-2020)

EP Plenary session - Adequacy of the protection afforded by the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with  Wojciech WIEWIOROWSKI, European Data Protection Supervisor

Press conference - Data Governance Act - EU initiatives towards a European Data Economy

Contact tracing and warning app used to warn users if they have been in proximity for a certain duration to a person who reported to have been tested positive of COVID-19

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Wojciech WIEWIOROWSKI, European Data Protection Supervisor

Data Protection Policy on Internet - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

EP Press conference on General Data Protection Regulation Jan Philipp ALBRECHT (Greens/EFA, DE), rapporteur

Privacy settings screenshot - General Data Protection Regulation

Context is everything, and disinformation spreaders know it. Sometimes they try to lure us into their lies by presenting real facts, photos or parts of speeches in a misleading context. 
 
We show you how this works and how you can avoid falling into this trap.

How disinformation works | Episode 5: Presenting things out of context  (short - 9:16)

Finding information that seems to confirm what we already believe in might be comforting. However, it could also be our blind spot. 
  
Disinformation spreaders might use content aligned with the beliefs and values we already hold to manipulate us. 
  
This video will help you to identify this widely-used manipulation technique and protect yourself against it.

How disinformation works | Episode 4: Confirming existing beliefs

How disinformation works | Episode 4: Confirming existing beliefs  (short - 9:16)

Have you ever read a social media post that made you really angry or sad? Or seemed too good to be true? Did you stop to think if it was true?
People who post disinformation use strong emotions to manipulate us and spread their message.
The European Parliament’s communications team helps you understand how they do this and how you can avoid falling into their trap.

How disinformation works | Episode 1: playing on emotions (short - 9:16)

How disinformation works | Episode 1: playing on emotions

Digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, bring exciting opportunities but also potential risks. 
  
The European Parliament has had a crucial role in shaping groundbreaking EU rules to make sure our digital world is safe and fair.

The European Parliament’s actions for a safe and innovative digital world

Digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, bring exciting opportunities but also potential risks. 
  
The European Parliament has had a crucial role in shaping groundbreaking EU rules to make sure our digital world is safe and fair. 
  
Find out more about how it is protecting Europeans and their rights, while giving business the space it needs to innovate.

Once elected, Members of the European Parliament have an important job to do. They are the eyes, ears and voices of Europeans in the Parliament. You vote for them, then they vote for you!

Sitting in parliamentary groups, a bit like parties in national parliaments, MEPs listen to people’s concerns, debate, consult with interested parties and vote on laws.

Find out more about the role of MEPs!

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