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What Is the EU Digital Omnibus Package? A Plain-English Guide for Business Owners

By Marcus Venn  |  Digital Rule Book  |  March 2026 TL;DR — Key Points The EU Digital Omnibus Package, proposed 19 November 2025, is the most significant change to EU digital regulation since the AI Act itself. It proposes to simplify GDPR, delay the AI Act's high-risk deadlines by up to 16 months, merge cybersecurity reporting into a single entry point, and modernise cookie rules. For most EU businesses, the Omnibus will reduce compliance burden — but it has not been passed into law yet, and current deadlines still apply. The Digital Omnibus is not a weakening of the AI Act. It is a restructuring of the rollout to align with the actual readiness of the compliance ecosystem. This article explains every major proposal in plain English, so you know what is changing, when, and what it means for your business. DISCLAIMER: This article is for informational purposes only. The Digital Omnibus Package is a legislative proposal subject to amendment and rejection. Information ...

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