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EU Digital Omnibus proposal aims to limit GDPR right of access amid 83.5% non‑compliance

The European Commission’s Digital Omnibus proposal would restrict the GDPR right of access to “data protection purposes”, citing alleged abuse. NOYB’s analysis shows that 83.5% of access requests were not properly answered, with only 16.5% receiving a satisfactory reply. The proposal is still under discussion in the European Parliament and the Council.

Why it matters: Limiting the right of access would further erode data subject protections despite widespread non‑compliance by companies.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
Digital Omnibus reality check: 83.5% of access requests not properly answered
noyb · primary source · Apr 16, 2026
Digital Omnibus reality check: 83.5% of access requests not properly answered
noyb · Apr 16, 2026
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEuropean Commission
LegislatureEuropean Parliament
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusProposed
PublishedApril 16, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsTikTok, AliExpress, WeChat, Xandr, Xandr (Microsoft subsidiary), European Commission
Topicsaccess, correction, deletion, privacy
Datapersonal