Microsoft Flags Dangers to EU of Plans to Limit Data Use

Microsoft Flags Dangers to EU of Plans to Limit Data Use
A Microsoft store is pictured in New York City on Aug. 21, 2018. Reuters/Carlo Allegri
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Microsoft said on Sept. 5, that EU lawmakers’ copyright reforms limiting the use of potentially valuable data to non-profit bodies could damage the European Union’s digital development.

Companies, research bodies, and organizations such as Wikipedia have stepped up their lobbying ahead of a European Parliament vote next week which will determine its position ahead of talks with member states and the European Commission.