Data is a strategic resource, and how democracies govern it shapes both their economies and their security. Rules on data privacy, cross-border data flows, and platform accountability increasingly define the transatlantic relationship and the contest with authoritarian models of digital control. This hub follows the data agenda: data privacy and data protection, data governance for platforms and algorithms, cross-border data transfers between the United States and Europe, and platform accountability for the security risks of data held by strategic rivals. Fellows and analysts examine how to protect citizens’ rights and data privacy while keeping the digital economy open and competitive, and how strong data governance and platform accountability can coexist with innovation. Explore analysis and commentary on data privacy, data governance, and the digital economy.
Data and Privacy
Britain wants to be a tech powerhouse, nimbler and less regulated than Europe but with stronger antitrust action than in the US.
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June 17, 2022
Europe’s Grand Privacy Experiment Gets a Gentleman’s C
Four years ago, Europe passed its landmark privacy law, the General Data Protection Regulation. At a CEPA Twitter Live event, panelists gave it a mixed verdict.
June 1, 2022
Champions League Spurs Facial Recognition Debate
The summit of Europe’s sporting season, the Champions League final in Paris, fueled a debate about artificial intelligence and facial recognition.
May 31, 2022
Loosening China’s Grip on Telecommunications
The US and Europe need to unite to build next generation 6G mobile networks. Otherwise, China will win.
May 25, 2022
It’s Not Just Autocracies – Democracies Also Censor the Internet
While it’s no surprise to see China, Russia, and North Korea ranking low on internet freedom, a growing number of restrictions in democracies is worrying.
May 24, 2022
Protect Children Online – Without Weakening Privacy
Europe's proposed law to force Internet platforms to find, report, and remove online child sexual abuse material could overreach and dilute privacy protections.
May 18, 2022
Europe’s Tech Regulations May Put Free Speech at Risk
European legislators have agreed on a landmark Digital Services Act to combat online illegal speech. But the bill threatens freedom of expression.
May 13, 2022
Digital Differences will Not Stop the Champagne Flowing in Paris
When American and European leaders meet this weekend for the second round of the Trade and Technology Council, they will insist on transatlantic harmony.
May 12, 2022
What’s Old is New Again: Is Retrograde Telecom Policy Returning to Europe?
European telecom operators are once again knocking on doors of governments seeking relief from Big Tech for the costs of building and operating their networks.
April 28, 2022
Elon Musk Versus Europe’s DSA: Tech’s Next Battleground?
If Elon Musk takes over Twitter, he will find his free expression dreams limited by the just finalized European regulation, the Digital Services Act.