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GSMA and ETNO call for EU data protection reform to protect consumers and industry

Inconsistencies between the existing e-Privacy Directive and the proposed Data Protection Regulation need to be addressedThe GSMA and ETNO today raised the need to tackle discrepancies between the proposed Data Protection Regulation and the 2002 ePrivacy Directive, which create inconsistent consumer privacy experiences and rights for equivalent services and data. A consistent data protection framework is needed for both industry and consumers.

Launch of EC consultation on review of the recommendation on relevant markets: An opportunity for a more targeted and investment-friendly regulatory approach

ETNO welcomes the launch today of a consultation on the revision of the recommendation on relevant markets which identifies the markets susceptible to regulation by national regulators. ETNO believes the revision of the recommendation is an opportunity to reduce regulation in response to increased competition, convergence and rapid technological changes, and to further improve the environment for high-speed broadband investment, in line with the recent announcements by Vice-President Kroes.

Press release: Launch of EC consultation on review of the recommendation on relevant markets: An opportunity for a more targeted and investment-friendly regulatory approach

ETNO welcomes the launch today of a consultation on the revision of the recommendation on relevant markets which identifies the markets susceptible to regulation by national regulators. ETNO believes the revision of the recommendation is an opportunity to reduce regulation in response to increased competition, convergence and rapid technological changes, and to further improve the environment for high-speed broadband investment, in line with the recent announcements by Vice-President Kroes.

Press release: GSMA and ETNO call for EU data protection reform to protect consumers and industry

Inconsistencies between the existing e-Privacy Directive and the proposed Data Protection Regulation need to be addressedThe GSMA and ETNO today raised the need to tackle discrepancies between the proposed Data Protection Regulation and the 2002 ePrivacy Directive, which create inconsistent consumer privacy experiences and rights for equivalent services and data. A consistent data protection framework is needed for both industry and consumers.

ETNO response to the Commission Public Consultation on specific aspects of transparency, traffic management and switching in an open Internet

ETNO welcomes the present consultation. ETNO members provide access to the Internet over more than 300 millions broadband connections (fixed and mobile) in the 27 EU Member States and beyond, making ETNO companies a guarantor of an open, accessible and sustainable Internet ecosystem.

ETNO Expert Contribution on the European Commission Consultation “Improving Network and Information Security (NIS) in the EU”

With a view to the forthcoming EU Strategy on Cyber-security, expected by end 2012, the Commission has launched this public consultation on “Improving Network and Information Security (NIS) in the EU” in order to gather input from interested stakeholders.

Telecom Italia and Unioncamere sign agreement to promote digital awareness among Italian businesses

The understanding will drive the expansion of broadband and ultra fast infrastructure across the country and stimulate the use of ICT services by small firms and industrial districts.