Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

Spotlight issue

30th October 2015 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


Competitiveness: Pierstone/CICDP: The Weltimmo decision – no ‘one-stop-shop’ for European data controllers

Besides the much discussed Safe Harbor ruling, earlier this month the CJEU issued another landmark decision concerning data protection which may significantly impact companies operating in multiple EU Member States, in particular online and consumer-facing businesses. The CJEU held that a foreign ...
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30th October 2015 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


Competitiveness: Safe Harbor: Commissioner Jourová: EC to issue explanation, guidance for companies affected. Other positions included.(updated)

EU Commissioner for Justice Věra Jourová told European Parliament's civil liberties and justice committee on 26 October that the EC would soon issue an explanatory communication on the consequences of the ruling and guidance for companies affected. “The biggest challenge” for the EU-U.S. talks now...
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13th October 2015 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


Competitiveness: Reaction of CICDP to EU Court ruling on Safe Harbor

Czech Industry Coalition on Data Protection is a common platform for issues related to ICT and internet economy, connecting individuals, associations (ICT Unie, Czech ICT Alliance, SPIR), business assocations and corporations. Their position on the recent decision of the Court of Justice of the Eu...
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic