THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee [OJ C,, p..],
Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure,
Whereas:
(1) A responsible data economy, which is driven by the generation and use of data, is an integral part of the Union internal market that can bring benefits to both Union citizens and the economy. Digital technologies relying on data are increasingly driving change in financial markets by producing new business models, products and ways for firms to engage with customers.
(2) Customers of financial institutions, both consumers and firms, should have effective control over their financial data and the opportunity to benefit fro
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