On October 5, the European Data Protection Supervisor ("EDPS") issued an Opinion outlining its position on the legislative package titled "A New Deal for Consumers." The package contains the Proposal for a Directive regarding better enforcement and modernization of EU consumer protection rules. It also contains the Proposal for a Directive on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers.

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