Digital Networks Act: Strengthening Fundamental Rights

Summary

This draft opinion proposes amendments to the Digital Networks Act to strengthen privacy, net neutrality, and fraud prevention protections for EU citizens.
10 21.05.2026
Other
civil law
human rights
telecommunications
public administration
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • Strengthening of data protection and privacy safeguards to ensure all digital network activities comply with existing EU laws.
  • Clarification that personal data cannot be treated as a form of payment or commodity for services.
  • Reinforcement of net neutrality to ensure all internet traffic is treated equally and without discrimination.
  • Empowering users with accessible tools to block fraudulent numbers and unwanted calls.
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