Microsoft flags dangers to EU of plans to limit data use


A Microsoft store is pictured in New York City, New York, U.S., August 21, 2018. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

ATHENS: 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 organisations 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.

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