European Commission looks to unshackle big data

European commission

The European Commission plans to tackle restrictions on the free movement of data in the EU and exploit ‘big data' as part of its quest to create a digital single market.

It unveiled plans to propose a free flow of data initiative on May 6 – part of its attempt to maximise the ‘growth potential of the digital economy' – which could have implications for central bank research in the region.

Bank of England chief economist Andrew Haldane trumpeted the value of big data at a research conference in

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Register for Central Banking

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.