July 2024 - Dialogues on European Digital Transition

Why the Spanish Data Protection Agency does not like Google Workspace for Education

European Association for Digital Transition Rights and freedom July 18, 2024July 18, 2024Childhood, Data Protection, Google, Privacy, Spanish Agency for Data Protection

The use of technological tools in education is already common in primary and secondary schools, but over the past few months it has also become part of the debate about the possible negative effects of the use of technology among minors. Digitalisation in education, as in so many other areas, creates many benefits and opportunities. But at the same time, unfortunately, it opens the door to possible abuses by the big Internet giants, who base their business on the use of data, in this case data from a vulnerable population, that is, minors.

The EADT calls on the European Commission to recognise digital networks as strategic infrastructures

European Association for Digital Transition Economic future July 2, 2024July 2, 2024Economic sovereignty, European Commission, Telecommunications

The EADT has submitted its comments in response to the European Commission’s public consultation on the White Paper – How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs? Our contributions revolve around one concept: the economic dimension of digital sovereignty which, as we have always advocated, must be a priority for the EU powers.

Our analyses and recommendations are based on a comprehensive view that considers digital infrastructure not only as a technical element but as a public good that is essential for the economic, technological and social development of the European Union.

Comments from the EADT regarding the draft law on minors in the digital environment: We need more effective protection

European Association for Digital Transition Rights and freedom July 1, 2024July 1, 2024Childhood, Data Protection, Privacy

The complexity of the digital environment and the protection of minors within it is a multifaceted challenge. There is no single measure that can completely solve this problem.

In this sense, the preliminary draft of the Organic Law for the protection of minors in the digital environment, presented by the Spanish government, offers real progress. But it also creates significant concerns.