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B2 \u2014 Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boosting data sharing in the European Union can bring many benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It allows governments, businesses, and researchers to work together more effectively by sharing useful information. Better data sharing can improve healthcare, support scientific research, and help create smarter public services. It can also make businesses more innovative and competitive by giving them access to valuable data. At the same time, the EU aims to protect people’s privacy by using strong data protection rules. With secure and responsible data sharing, the EU can promote economic growth, improve public services, and encourage innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article about the benefits of boosting data sharing in the EU. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

* You may also watch the videos embedded throughout the article for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.europarl.europa.eu\/topics\/en\/article\/20220331STO26411\/boosting-data-sharing-in-the-eu-what-are-the-benefits<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201caftermarket service<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201dProviders of <\/em>aftermarket services<\/em><\/strong> will be able to compete on an equal footing with comparable services offered by manufacturers, which may reduce prices and boost innovation.<\/em>\u201d Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What is \u201cdata pooling<\/strong>\u201d? \u201dThis will be achieved through a range of tools, from technical solutions such as anonymisation and <\/em>data pooling<\/em><\/strong> to legally binding agreements by the reusers.<\/em>\u201d Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is \u201cretro-engineering\u201c<\/strong>? \u201dIn order to\u00a0prevent competitors from <\/em>retro-engineering<\/em><\/strong> services\u00a0or devices thanks to increased access to data, MEPs strengthened provisions to protect trade secrets.<\/em>\u201d Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. While boosting data sharing in the European Union has many benefits, it also has some disadvantages. What might be some of them?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do the benefits of data sharing outweigh the risks? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Do you think that the EU privacy laws can really protect the citizens and their personal information? Share your views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What is your opinion on this, \u201cWith immense possibilities in areas from farming to health, big data can play a key role in\u00a0the EU’s digital transformation. However, data sharing is essential to unlock this potential.<\/em>\u201d?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Do you think small businesses and large companies benefit equally from data sharing? Explain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. What improvements would you suggest to make data sharing safer and more effective in the EU?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. How do you think data sharing will affect people’s lives in the future?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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