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Making the digital euro truly private
Paying is a private affair for many people. The idea that tech companies, banks, governments or employers might track payments is not particularly appealing. Cash provides a solution to avoid such tracing, but it can be inconvenient or simply impossible to use in certain situations (for example when buying online). Privacy is therefore an important factor when we think about current and future means of payment. As we design the digital euro, the ECB and the euro area central banks are making sure that our new digital money comes with a high level of privacy and robust data protection. The ECB Blog explains what ... (full story)