Council of the EU Adopts Conclusions on Digital Sovereignty and Data Governance

The Council of the European Union has adopted formal conclusions on strengthening Europe’s digital sovereignty, focusing on secure data governance, trusted infrastructure, and compliance with EU values.

The conclusions call for stronger alignment between data protection, cybersecurity, and industrial policy, reinforcing the importance of GDPR-compliant data sharing, public sector transparency, and accountability in emerging technologies.

This initiative underlines the strategic role of DPOs and privacy professionals in ensuring lawful and ethical digital transformation.

Official Source:
Council of the European Union – Digital sovereignty conclusions
https://www.consilium.europa.eu

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