Discussions are continuing on the need to regulate dataflows at a European Union level. Given that the structured dialogue with Union member states is due to start on 21 February, many speakers called on the European Commission to put forward specific legislation. The German delegation was keen to clarify its position.
Robert Dehm, advisor to the Permanent Representation of Germany to the EU, explained, “We are not exactly against free movement. In fact, we’re not in either camp”.
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