Bitkom survey: 72% of German companies consider data protection excessive (heise.de)

• 71% of companies have implemented GDPR, but 72% find data protection excessive.
• 81% complain of more complicated processes, 82% of legal uncertainty.
• 69% see GDPR as an obstacle to AI training, 63% fear AI companies leaving the EU.
• 61% transfer data to the US, 71% demand political solutions.
• Bitkom President Wintergerst calls for GDPR reform, referencing the 'Digital Omnibus'.

"A Bitkom survey reveals that ten years after the GDPR took effect, 71% of German companies have largely implemented it, but 72% now consider data protection excessive. 81% complain of more complicated processes, 82% of legal uncertainty. Regarding AI, 69% see data protection as an obstacle to training AI models. 61% transfer personal data to the US. Bitkom President Wintergerst calls for GDPR reform."