Friday, January 16, 2015

Top 5 Tech – All you need to know for the Latvian EU Presidency

In this special briefing, leading journalist Jennifer Baker picks out the top 5 tech issues that will be discussed by the European institutions under the Latvian EU Presidency.
  • On the top of the agenda is the Data Protection Regulation: Latvian presidency will be pushing for a Council position
  • Copyright reform: Pirate Party MEP Julia Reda is reviewing the current Infosoc Directive; digital Commissioner Günther Oettinger is due to present his copyright reform
  • Google case: possible Android case and more interest expected in legislating apps in general, not least in-app purchases
  • Latvian Presidency says it wants a compromise on the Telecoms Package, however some concerns are raised around the high quality services, which can mean differentiated services provoking fears over Net Neutrality
  • Under the Latvian Presidency of the Council we can expect to see an ongoing debate on surveillance and security, particularly in light of the Snowden allegations
read full article at viEUs

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