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8th March 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


GDPR Legal Update - Winter 2021/2022

  • Guidelines on local ju-risdiction and transfer of personal data
  • Guidance on the right of access to personal data
  • Guidance on examples of personal data breaches
  • Status of entities in the provision of financial intermediation services
  • Liability for data leakage is not always absolute

8th March 2022 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


AmCham held regular Macro Intel session with Czech National Bank

Inflation is popping out of the Czech National Bank's target band. Employee expectations are exceeding the wage increases expected and budgeted by employers. The housing market is hurtling ever higher. The danger is that one feeds the other two, and the complex system of the economy begins to hyperventilate as price rises feed wage rises that feed back into price rises.

3rd March 2022 / Good governance / Employment and Social Affairs


Immigration information for Ukrainian Citizens

Immigration information for Ukrainian Citizens newly arrived to the Czech Republic

The following information is for newly arrived Ukrainian citizens in the Czech Republic. It is not intended for foreigners who are employed in the Czech Republic or have any residence status in the Czech Republic.

 

 

3rd March 2022 / Good governance / Social Responsibility


AURES Holdings donated CZK 3,000,000 to help Ukraine and sent it to People in Need charity

AURES Holdings has sent CZK 3,000,000 to the humanitarian organization People in Need to help Ukraine. It also announced a cash collection among employees. It will also provide material and logistical assistance.

3rd March 2022 / Good governance / Social Responsibility


Vodafone helps Ukraine. Free calls and roaming were introduced, charged SIM cards to refugees were donated and a collection of mobile was launched phones

In times of crisis, it is important that people can stay connected. That's why Vodafone is also offering a helping hand to war-torn Ukraine and its people. In addition to introducing free calls between the Czech Republic and Ukraine, we are supporting refugees by donating SIM cards with a credit of CZK 500. Anyone can also participate in the collection of mobile phones.

Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy

  1. Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
  2. The City Campus as Idea Factory
  3. Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
  4. Government as a Competitive Advantage, including Digitization

Advocacy Priorities for 2023 
 
Technology, People, Infrastructure

 

Actions Recommended in Areas:

1. Establishing Policy Objectives for Research.

2. Research Investment and Cooperation. Big Bets (Key Technology Projects).

3. Establishing Databases for Tracking Public Policy Outcomes.

4. Public Procurement as an Innovation Tool.

5. Immigration of STEM Talents.

6. Digitization of Immigration. 

7. Adult Reskilling and Upskilling.

8. Digitization of Land Use.

9. Infrastructure Development, including Technology Parks.

 

 

Read the documents in English and Czech.

Policy pipeline

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