EU citizens are increasingly protecting their personal data online, with a majority opting out of data usage for advertising and restricting access to their location. The trend shows a rise in data protection measures, especially in Finland, the Netherlands, and Czechia. Legal actions against tech companies like Microsoft and X highlight ongoing concerns about data misuse. The EU is intensifying efforts to enhance digital sovereignty and independence from US tech giants, including fines and the development of domestic platforms. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)