Rarely a European text been debated as much as the RGPD. Considered as an example of the success of European soft power by some, denounced for its dysfunctions by others. Three years after its entry into force, it was time to take stock of this regulation and to put it into perspective with the European regulatory package (DSA, DMA, DGA, Data Act,…). And on this basis, to make concrete proposals so that it reaches its full potential in order to better protect citizens.
« Similarly to environmental protection, personal data protection is a collective problem and must be treated as such »
We propose ways to remedy dysfunctions of the RGPD: by improving the user experience, and by reinforcing the free and informed nature of consent. Beyond the individual rights it confers, we propose to complete it with the possibility of collective actions, by involving civil society more, and to better articulate individual consent and collective choices.
Personal data is a political issue. It is by accepting it that we can build a more desirable future for the control of our personal data.
3 PROPOSITIONS
1. IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RIGHTS
by regulating the use of co-contractors for online advertising, by strengthening and facilitating the exercise of the right of access and by strengthening cooperation between European regulators.
2.MAKE CONSENT TRULY FREE AND INFORMED
by raising user awareness, improving the user experience, further regulating design and banning the cookie wall, and giving the user a real choice.
3. BETTER ARTICULATE CONSENT AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS WITH POLICY CHOICES
AND COLLECTIVE ACTION
by strengthening the provisions of group action, by restoring the place of civil society in regulation and digital companies.
