Policy

EuroISPA contribution to the proposal on the Digital Networks Act

EuroISPA welcomes the European Commission's proposal on the Digital Networks Act (DNA), which aims to modernise the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications and strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of the sector. While supporting the overall objectives of greater harmonisation, simplification, and futureproofing of the regulatory framework, EuroISPA presents a set of targeted recommendations to support co-legislators in refining the proposal. These recommendations focus on reinforcing regulatory clarity, avoiding overlap with existing EU legislation, and ensuring that new obligations are necessary, justified, and technically feasible.
15/06/2026/by Secretariat

EuroISPA Contribution to the proposal on CSA 2.0. and the Directive on Simplification Measures and Alignment with the Cybersecurity Act

EuroISPA welcomes the European Commission's proposals for a revised CybersecurityAct (CSA 2.0) and the accompanying NIS2 Simplification Directive as meaningful steps towards a stronger European cybersecurity framework.
08/05/2026/by Secretariat

Joint Industry Statement on the Digital Omnibus on AI calling for a swift agreement with simplification at its core

The undersigned industry associations represent a broad spectrum of companies operating across Europe and beyond, spanning the entire AI value chain. Our members are at the forefront of transformative advances in AI technologies, which generate substantial benefits to the EU’s economy and society.
13/04/2026/by Secretariat

Joint industry statement from EuroISPA, CISPE and the European DIGITAL SME Alliance

EuroISPA, CISPE and Digital SME Alliance’s reaction to current…
30/03/2026/by Secretariat

EuroISPA published its position paper on the Digital Omnibus Package

EuroISPA welcomes the European Commission’s efforts to simplify the EU digital regulatory framework through the Digital Omnibus Package. In recent years, the European Union has adopted an extensive body of digital legislation covering data protection, cybersecurity and digital services. Ensuring greater coherence across this framework is essential to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, improve legal certainty and make the EU digital acquis fit for the next decade.
16/03/2026/by Secretariat

EuroISPA signs Global Statement on the Role of Encryption in Securing Trust and Enabling the Digital Economy

Last Monday, EuroISPA, along with over 60 other organisations, endorsed a Global Statement a Global Statement on the Role of Encryption in Securing Trust and Enabling the Digital Economy.
21/11/2025/by Maria Chrysanthakopoulou

EuroISPA Response to the Public Consultation on the Digital Fairness Act

EuroISPA shares the European Commission’s objective to protect and empower consumers. Nevertheless, we emphasise that the EU already has the world’s most comprehensive consumer protection framework, strengthened by recent major legislative updates, including the Omnibus Directive, DSA, DMA, Data Act, and AI Act.
28/10/2025/by Maria Chrysanthakopoulou

EuroISPA publishes its Vision for the EU mandate 2024-2029

EuroISPA launches its renewed vision for the EU mandate 2024-2029, identifying 6 key priorities.
23/07/2025/by Maria Chrysanthakopoulou

EuroISPA Response to the Digital Networks Act Call for Evidence

EuroISPA contributed to the European Commission’s consultation…
14/07/2025/by Maria Chrysanthakopoulou

EuroISPA Letter to the European Commission on e-Evidence

In this letter to the European Commission, EuroISPA shares…
26/06/2025/by Maria Chrysanthakopoulou

EuroISPA’s contribution on Data Retention

EuroISPA contributed to the Call for Evidence of the European…
18/06/2025/by Maria Chrysanthakopoulou

EuroISPA’s contribution to the Targeted Public Consultation on the Guidelines for the Protection of Minors under the Digital Services Act (DSA, Article 28)

EuroISPA contributed to the online survey of the European…
16/06/2025/by Maria Chrysanthakopoulou

Joint industry statement on the Digital Fairness Act: A call for competitiveness-driven policy

Together with other industry associations, EuroISPA EuroISPA, together with other industry associations, is calling the European Commission to address concerns around the impact that the European Internal Security Strategy (Protect EU) would have on end-to-end encryption. 
10/06/2025/by Maria Chrysanthakopoulou

EuroISPA Contribution to the Recommendation on combating online piracy of sports and other live events

EuroISPA contributed to the Call for Evidence aimed at assessing…
03/06/2025/by Maria Chrysanthakopoulou

Joint industry call for Putting Simplification into Action: a Code of Practice for Europe’s AI Continent Ambitions

Together with other industry associations, EuroISPA is calling EU policymakers to uphold the principles of regulatory simplification in the final Code of Practice Europe’s AI Continent, by removing unnecessarily complex and burdensome requirements.
26/05/2025/by Maria Chrysanthakopoulou

Joint industry call for allowing the continuation of current Child Sexual Abuse detention practices

Together with other industry associations, EuroISPA is calling on EU Member States to preserve the integrity of end-to-end encryption in the hashtag Child Sexual Abuse Regulation.
11/03/2025/by Maria Chrysanthakopoulou

EuroISPA signs open letter in response to the Going Dark report

The High-Level Group “Going Dark” presented its final report and recommends maximum access for
law enforcement to personal data. In an open letter we now warn of the dangers for digital security
and privacy if that agenda is followed.
13/12/2024/by Elena

Achieving sustainability in Europe’s digital sector

EuroISPA's new position paper on sustainability
13/11/2024/by Elena

EuroISPA signs joint industry statement on data processing for AI model training

EuroISPA signs joint industry statement on the upcoming European Data Protection Board Opinion on data processing for AI model training.
05/11/2024/by Elena

EuroISPA reacts to the 42 Recommendations of the High-Level Group on Access to Data for Effective Law Enforcement

EuroISPA reacts to the 42 Recommendations of the High-Level Group on Access to Data for Effective Law Enforcement
31/10/2024/by Elena

Joint Industry Request to Extend Deadline for Trustworthy General-Purpose AI Consultation

Alongside 10 other trade associations, EuroISPA urges the European Commission and its AI Office to extend the deadline for responses to the consultation on trustworthy general-purpose AI (GPAI).
08/08/2024/by Elena

EU Payments Services Regulation: EuroISPA’s opinion

The proposed EU Payments Services Regulation is currently being discussed inside the walls of the Council of the EU: read our opinion on this worrisome policy file.
08/07/2024/by Elena

“How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?” – EuroISPA’s feedback to the European Commission’s White Paper

EuroISPA responded to the European Commission's public consultation on the White Paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?" in the name of European Internet Services Providers (ISPs).
02/07/2024/by Elena

Joint industry call for protecting encryption in the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation

Together with other industry associations, EuroISPA is calling on EU Member States to preserve the integrity of end-to-end encryption in the hashtag Child Sexual Abuse Regulation.
03/06/2024/by Elena

EuroISPA publishes Position Paper on Data Retention

This paper on Data Retention is a testament to EuroISPA’s collective dedication to identifying the practical, operational and economic consequences and challenges of data retention, and proposing a list of imperative requirements to provide guidance on how to achieve the right balance between the interests and obligations of all parties involved.
03/04/2024/by Elena

EuroISPA publishes Position Paper on Artificial Intelligence

This paper is a testament to EuroISPA’s collective dedication to shaping a future where AI serves as a force for good, and highlights principles that should be considered for current and future regulatory frameworks on AI, including by the European Union.
20/03/2024/by Elena

EuroISPA and other tech trade associations and NGOs jointly call on policymakers for a swift adoption of the ePrivacy derogation extension

EuroISPA and a coalition of more than 50 tech trade associations and organisations defending children rights publish a joint call on the proposal laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse.
23/01/2024/by Elena

EuroISPA launches its new Manifesto for an innovative and fair European Internet ecosystem ahead of the 2024 European elections

EuroISPA launches its new manifesto for an innovative and fair European Internet ecosystem.
The manifesto asks EU policymakers to focus on legislative coherence, data protection, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure in the next mandate.
18/10/2023/by Elena

EuroISPA and other European Internet industry associations join forces and publish third joint statement on encyption and detection orders under the proposed CSAM Regulation

EuroISPA worked, together with twelve other European Internet industry associations, on the drafting and publication of this third joint industry statement putting forward recommendations on how to amend the proposed CSAM Regulation to protect encryption and limit detection orders.
06/09/2023/by Elena

EuroISPA and other European Internet industry associations join forces and publish a joint statement on the proposed CSAM Regulation

EuroISPA led the work behind the drafting and publication of this joint industry statement putting forward recommendations on how to amend the proposed CSAM Regulation, together with eight other European Internet industry associations.
04/04/2023/by Elena