Explainers

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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.