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
Part 1: The European Union will reconsider imposing Network Fees on mostly American platforms. It's an ill-advised approach.
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January 16, 2026
Social Media Bans Fail to Protect Children
Countries around the globe are moving to restrict teenagers from social media. It’s a mistake.
December 19, 2025
EU Privacy Makeover: No Surgery, Just Lipstick
Europe’s simplification campaign aims to streamline its GDPR privacy regulation. The changes are useful, though far from a radical overhaul.
November 25, 2025
How Safe is Your Face?
Europe and US states impose tough restrictions on facial recognition, while the US federal government hesitates. China moves full steam ahead.
November 18, 2025
Making Interoperability Work: Recommendations for Europe’s DMA
Part 3: Open access and secure design are contradictory positions. But there are ways both can co-exist.
November 14, 2025
Opening Up — Europe’s DMA and the Risks of Interoperability
Part 2: The Digital Markets Act introduces several potential risks for tech providers and users. Expect disagreement.
November 13, 2025
Europe’s DMA — A Cybercriminal’s Paradise?
Part 1: The Digital Markets Act mandates largest digital platforms to allow interoperability — overlooking the security dangers.
October 16, 2025
Portugal: Europe’s Best-Kept Digital Secret
Not long ago, Portugal was a digital backwater. Today, it is challenging digital frontrunners. Will it keep up the momentum?
October 15, 2025
Privacy Law’s AI Generation
Current privacy protections limit large data collection by Internet advertising platforms. Artificial intelligence changes the focus.
September 30, 2025
Tech 2030: A Roadmap for Europe-US Tech Cooperation
A US-Europe tech partnership is key to independence from China.