Ref. Ares(2021)2532328 - 14/04/2021
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen
Member of Cabinet
Brussels, 22/03/2021
CA.1.CAB STAFF/KS
SHORT NOTES OF A MEETING
Subject:
Axel Springer, SE, 8/2/21, OUT OF SCOPE
Advertising: consent requirement give an advantage to gatekeepers, to seek consent once
OUT OF SCOPE
control over data via browser.
ePrivacy: concern re possible cookie walls exclusion, GDPR has several grounds for
processing but ePrivacy relies on consent alone.
DMA: positive start, but need to also consider negotiation rights for publi
neighbouring right; self-preferencing also of partners; FRAND should reach beyond app
stores; data combinations should be subject to a simple ban; enforcement also via
national authorities and courts.
DSA: possible overreach of obligations for small platforms; need for reliable
mechanisms to avoid over-blocking o legal editorial content (e.g. from mainstream media
sources).
e-signed -
Anthony WHELAN
Commission europĆ©enne/Europese Commissie, 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIĆ - Tel. +32 22991111
Office: BERL 13/155 - Tel. direct line +32 229-68318
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