GDPR: What Economic Impact?

Unraveling GDPR’s Economic Legacy: A Global Academic Summit

Five years after the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) transformed Europe’s digital economy in May 2018, the CNIL and French Treasury invite you to an international academic summit on May 20. This landmark event gathers renowned economists, industry experts, and French and European regulators to probe the regulation’s economic impact with fresh, incisive perspectives.

Has GDPR enhanced the economic well-being of Europeans? What costs did its implementation entail, and what tangible benefits can compliant companies unlock? Is it effectively enforced across the board? How has it influenced global markets, innovation, trust, and competition? Cutting-edge empirical studies, powered by advanced statistical tools, have tackled these questions, fueling dynamic academic debates in Europe and North America. Yet, do these studies capture the full story?

Join us for a compelling dialogue that bridges rigorous research and real-world outcomes. This conference will distill critical insights, offering regulators, businesses, and citizens a clearer view of GDPR’s economic ripple effects and its role in shaping a competitive, trustworthy digital future.