Recommendations on the Digital Omnibus proposals
Technology Industries of Finland (TIF) welcomes the European Commission’s intention to simplify EU digital legislation through the Digital Omnibus proposals on AI as well as data and cyber. European digital investments need better regulation. While the proposals contain some useful adjustments, they do not yet amount to the step change in simplification that technology-intensive industries need to innovate, deploy new solutions and scale across Europe.
TIF remains concerned that the cumulative and sometimes overlapping obligations stemming from the AI Act, the Data Act and the GDPR as well as sector specific regulation risk maintaining high compliance costs and legal uncertainty. We also see a clear need to address cybersecurity legislation in a more coordinated and timely manner. In this respect, we acknowledge positive indications on streamlining incident reporting and encourage further work through a dedicated cybersecurity omnibus, including targeted revisions to NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act.
Looking ahead, TIF is ready to work pragmatically with the Commission and EU co- legislators to improve the coherence and effectiveness of the EU digital framework. A more proportionate and predictable regulatory environment is essential to reinforce Europe’s competitiveness, attract investment, and ensure that digital legislation delivers real-world value.
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Mäkinen Jussi
Deputy Director, EU and Public Affairs – Public Affairs Technology Industries of Finland