Upholding Consumers' Digital Rights in the Omnibus Era
Upholding Consumers' Digital Rights in the Omnibus Era
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In November 2025, the European Commission launched the Digital Omnibus proposals with the announced aim to “simplify” rules for the digital sector, revising both privacy, data and AI legislation. With the AI Omnibus institutional negotiations proceeding fast and expected to conclude end of April 2026, it is crucial to assess how these reforms may affect consumers’ safety and how to safeguard longstanding fundamental rights as work continues with the Data and Privacy Omnibus.
BEUC's in-person conference brings together policymakers, regulators, legal experts and consumer advocates to examine the concrete effects and potential consequences of deregulation and what is truly needed to ensure the EU’s simplification agenda delivers real benefits for both consumers and businesses.
Key topics to address include:
- What would be the impact for consumers and European businesses of the AI omnibus and what lessons can be learned for the Data and Privacy Omnibus?
- Are changes to the EU's AI, data and privacy rules even needed, or is “simplification” making the lives of consumers and businesses more complicated by changing the rules so fast, so soon?
- What are the implications of the proposed new definition of personal data for consumers, businesses, and regulators?
- How do the new rules regarding the use of personal data for AI training impact fundamental rights and data protection? How to conciliate these with innovation and competitiveness?
Programme:
14:00: Arrival
14:30: Welcome remarks and opening statements
14:45: Presentation of the report “Breaking Free: Pathways to a fair technological future" - Linn Hogasen, Norwegian Consumer Council (with Q&A)
15:15: Panel discussion - Simplification for whom? Data protection and privacy in omnibus times
Confirmed panellists:
- Karolina Mojzesowicz, Deputy Head of Unit Data Protection, European Commission (DG JUST)
- Brendan Van Alsenoy, Acting Head of Unit Policy and Consultation, EDPS - European Data Protection Supervisor
- Itxaso Domínguez de Olazábal, Policy Advisor, EDRi
16:00: Coffee break and networking
16:15: Panel discussion - Cutting red tape or digital rights? Safeguarding consumers in the age of AI
Confirmed panellists:
- Katinka Clausdatter Worsøe, Attache for Digitalisation, Denmark Permanent Representation to the EU
- Laura Lazaro Cabrera, Counsel and Director, Equity and Data Programme, Centre for Democracy and Technology (CDT Europe)
- Louise Beltzung, Policy Advisor, Arbeiterkammer Wien (AK Wien)
17:00: Closing remarks by Agustín Reyna Director General, BEUC
17:30: Networking reception