Interinstitutional declaration on digital rights and principles for the digital decade: Member States, Parliament and Commission concluded the negotiations on EU values in the digital world.
Member States, the European parliament, and the Commission negotiated the European declaration on digital rights and principles for the digital decade. The declaration aims to promote European values within the digital transformation, putting people at the centre, with digital technology benefiting all individuals, businesses, and society as a whole.
This declaration sets out a European way forward for the
digital transformation of our societies and economies. Promoting and
protecting our values in the digital environment is essential, be it
privacy, individual control over data, equal access to services and
education, fair and just working conditions, engagement in public space
or freedom of choice. I also hope the declaration will set up an
international benchmark and inspire other countries and organisations to
follow our example.
Ivan Bartoš, Czech Deputy Prime Minister for Digitalisation and Minister for Regional Development
The EU way for the digital transformation of our societies and economy encompasses in particular digital sovereignty in an open manner, respect of fundamental rights,
rule of law and democracy, inclusion, accessibility, equality,
sustainability and respect of everyone’s rights and aspirations.
The text recalls all pertinent rights in the context of the digital transformation and should serve as a reference point
for businesses and other relevant actors when developing and deploying
new technologies. The declaration should also guide policy makers when
reflecting on their vision of the digital transformation: putting people at the centre of digital transformation; supporting solidarity and inclusion, ensuring connectivity, digital education, training and skills, as well as access to digital services online. The declaration emphasises the importance of freedom of choice
in interactions with algorithms and artificial intelligence systems and
a fair digital environment. It also appeals to increase safety and security
in the digital environment, in particular for children and young. The
member states, the Parliament and the Commission also commit themselves
to support development and use of sustainable technologies.
Council of EU
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