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Privacy Next’s Response to the EU Consultation on the Digital Fitness Check

The EU’s Digital Fitness Check is the second stage of the European Commission’s digital simplification agenda, following the targeted regulatory adjustments proposed under the Digital Omnibus. The fitness check was designed as a broad, evidence‑gathering exercise to assess whether the EU’s digital rulebook remains effective, proportionate and fit for the future. The call for evidence and consultation sought the views of stakeholders to examine the cumulative impact of the EU’s digital rules businesses, people, and public authorities, The process had a deliberately tactical focus, inviting stakeholders to share practical experiences with overlaps, inconsistencies and synergies between the rules, and to provide evidence on regulatory burdens and real‑world effects. It is hoped that the consultative process will provide an evidence-based assessment of the EU’s digital rules to determine how well they support EU competitiveness while safeguarding values and fundamental rights.