Building a European Data Economy (Communication)

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Tuairimí a glacadh on 05/07/2017 - Bureau decision date: 24/01/2017
Reference
TEN/630-EESC-2017
Opinion Type
Optional
Referral
COM(2017) 9 final
Official Journal
OJ C 345, 13.10.2017, p. 130–137
Rapporteur
Joost VAN IERSEL
(Netherlands
Infrastructure
International Trade

A pro-active mindset in business is needed to open up to increasing flows of data and develop the ability to process big data. Flexible and more adaptable business models must be put in place in the context of the current transformation process.

The Commission should carry out a precise analysis of the state of play and of defensive attitudes to the free flow of data in the Member States in order to remove unjustified barriers by putting the right legal and technical provisions in place. Removing unjustified barriers to free flow of data should be an integral part of a Europe-wide industrial policy. Opening up of national markets should also be covered by the European Semester.

As a matter of principle, contractual freedom in the private sector should be respected. A general EU framework for standards is desirable but standards should in no way hamper innovation. Portability should be promoted.

 

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