Policy and Engagement

EDPI follows the development of European digital policy and engages with the wider policy community through research, analysis and the exchange of specialist information.

Our work is intended to contribute to informed debate around European technology regulation and to improve understanding of the policy choices facing EU institutions, stakeholders and the wider public.

Current Policy Focus

Digital Fairness Act

The Digital Fairness Act is currently a principal area of focus for EDPI.

Through DigitalFairnessAct.com and the Digital Fairness Act Newsletter, EDPI follows the development of the initiative and related developments in EU consumer and digital policy.

Our work examines issues including digital consumer protection, manipulative interface design, addictive design, personalisation, influencer marketing, online advertising and the protection of minors and vulnerable consumers.

EDPI also considers the relationship between the Digital Fairness Act and the wider EU digital regulatory framework.

Engagement with the Policy Community

EDPI exchanges information and analysis with people working across the European policy community.

This includes responding to requests for information or analysis from journalists, researchers, legal practitioners, public-affairs professionals and other stakeholders working on EU digital policy.

These exchanges are undertaken independently. EDPI does not currently represent clients, members or third parties in its engagement with policymakers or stakeholders.

EDPI welcomes substantive exchanges with individuals and organisations working on European digital regulation, particularly where its research or specialist knowledge can contribute to a better understanding of an EU policy initiative.

Policy Contributions

EDPI’s research and analysis may inform independent policy recommendations on issues within its areas of expertise.

Where EDPI develops a specific policy position or recommendation, it will be clearly identified as such and distinguished from its informational, research and media activities.

Policy contributions may include research papers, policy briefs, recommendations, responses to consultations or other forms of engagement intended to contribute constructively to EU policymaking.

Any formal policy positions published by EDPI represent EDPI alone unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Research-Led Engagement

EDPI seeks to ground its engagement in research and analysis rather than institutional, commercial or political affiliation.

Our longer-form research has examined subjects including European data-protection norms, the Brussels Effect, weaponised interdependence and differentiated integration.

This research provides a broader perspective for EDPI’s work on contemporary EU digital-policy questions and emerging legislative initiatives.

Independence

EDPI is independent and is not affiliated with any EU institution, political party, company, trade association, university, non-governmental organisation or other external organisation.

EDPI does not currently undertake interest-representation activities on behalf of paying clients or other third parties.

If the nature of EDPI’s policy engagement, representation activities or sources of funding materially changes, the relevant information on this website will be updated accordingly.

Engage with EDPI

EDPI welcomes enquiries relating to its research and areas of policy expertise, including requests for background information, analysis or discussion of developments in EU digital policy.