Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

Spotlight issue

8th February 2018 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


The GDPR and internet shops in practice / third parties

The international law firm Taylor Wessing has been working intensively on the GDPR for more than a year. A number of queries have been reported in connection with its implementation as regards online shopping. Simply by browsing an e-shop via your mobile phone or computer, you have already provided them with valuable information about your preferences, even without making a purchase. The collection of such information is used to display so-called personalized ads, and sent not only to the e-shop but also to other entities with which the e-shop collects personal data. Guidance in this area is offered by Karin Pomaizlová, a partner of the law firm Taylor Wessing Praha.  
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17th January 2018 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


Growing A Software Company Internationally Is A State Of Mind

The CEO of an international software company operating globally in 14 countries, with customers in more than 120 countries, outlines his expansion strategy.
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15th January 2018 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


Eurostat: Highest shares of enterprises with web sales that used their own website or apps were reported in the Czech Republic

Among the EU Member States, the highest shares of enterprises with web sales that used their own website or apps were reported in the Czech Republic (98%), Slovakia and Finland (both 97%), Eurostat data have shown.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic