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Data protection in the EU
The EU has the toughest data protection rules in the world. Protection of personal data is considered a fundamental right in the EU.

The general data protection regulation
The EU general data protection regulation (GDPR) governs how the personal data of individuals in the EU may be processed and transferred.

E-commerce in the EU
Find out more about e-commerce in the EU and how the Digital Services Act will impact the sector.

'Path to the Digital Decade': the EU's plan to achieve a digital Europe by 2030
The 'Path to the Digital Decade' is a programme that establishes specific digital targets that EU countries aim to achieve by 2030.

Digital Services Act
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is the world’s first digital regulation that makes digital companies across the EU accountable for the content posted on their platforms.

Artificial intelligence act
The EU's AI act is the world's first law on artificial intelligence. It aims to ensure AI systems are safe, ethical and trustworthy.

EU rules on platform work
Platform work is a new means of matching supply and demand for paid labour. The EU wants new rules to improve the working conditions of people working in the gig economy.

Consumer protection: shopping rights
EU consumers can benefit from clear rules that protect and empower them when buying goods or services, whether online or in a shop.

How the EU combats harmful content online
The EU's digital services act (DSA) aims to create a safer, more transparent internet. By making online platforms accountable for the way they manage and moderate content, the DSA helps combat the spread of harmful content online.

EU cybersecurity: strategy and key policies
Digitalisation brings opportunities, but also cyberthreats. To counter these, the EU has developed a cybersecurity strategy and has launched initiatives to strengthen security and resilience.
