Ibec

Lobbying Organisation Ibec

Date published 20 Jan, 2016

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Economic Development and Industry

Period 1 Sep, 2015 to 31 Dec, 2015

Specific Details The EU digital single market strategy

Intended results Secure trust in the digital economy through smart regulation Ensure the free flow of data across borders and avoid the negative impact of data localisation policies Create a climate that encourages investment in digital infrastructure and quality content, to improve access and connectivity for business and consumers Promote the development of digital skills, talent and innovation

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Pat Ivory, Director EU and International Affairs, Ibec

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Email (2-5)

Meeting (2-5)

Submission (1)

A digital single market that works - Ibec views on a European digital single market

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Tom Hanney Assistant Secretary (Department of Foreign Affairs)

Philip Kelly Assistant Secretary (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation)