Online panel discussion: Reforming the GDPR – a move forward or a step back?

The European Commission has unveiled a reform of the GDPR designed to ease data protection obligations for small- and mid-sized companies. While the initiative is framed as a way to reduce administrative burden and foster innovation, it has sparked an intense debate: does loosening requirements risk weakening fundamental rights and consumer trust, or does it strike the right balance between protecting data and supporting business competitiveness?

This panel will explore whether the reform represents a genuine step forward in modernizing Europe’s data protection framework, or whether it could amount to a step back in safeguarding individual privacy.

Our speakers, representing diverse sectors and backgrounds, will bring a rich spectrum of perspectives to this timely discussion. From legal expertise and regulatory insights to industry practice and DPA´s viewpoints, the panel will provide a complex look at what the reform could mean in practice. Attendees can expect both critical analysis and practical reflections on how the proposed changes may reshape the data protection landscape in Europe.

‍

‍

‍