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Birgit Sippel

Member of the European Parliament, European Parliament

2 articles · 22 September 2025 to 18 October 2025

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Warned that dismantling ePrivacy would leave Europeans with only the Charter to defend privacy while US tech giants exploit data for profit.
Warned that dismantling e-privacy rules would leave Europeans with only the Charter to defend against state surveillance and commercial ad targeting.

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EU prepares digital omnibus to cut red tape amid privacy and sovereignty fears

The European Commission will unveil a sweeping simplification package on 19 November targeting cookies, cybersecurity reporting and the AI Act, but civil society and MEPs warn the move risks deregulation by stealth.

Ana Belić18 October 20258 min read

Technology

European Commission targets cookie consent law in deregulation push

Brussels plans to scrap the 2009 e-Privacy Directive that spawned ubiquitous pop-up banners, but privacy advocates warn the move could weaken protections against surveillance advertising.

Ana Belić22 September 20257 min read

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