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Towards trustworthy AI in the EU public administration: The EDPS Compass for its new role under the AI Act

Under the AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689), the European Data Protection Supervisor is now a market surveillance authority for AI systems used by EU institutions and a notified body for high-risk AI assessments.

The EDPS has already launched its AI Preparedness Strategy in May 2024 and established an AI Unit. Our latest document outlines:

  • New tasks and strategic vision under the AI Act;
  • Operational approach to supervising AI systems;
  • Four strategic pillars guiding its role as both regulator and assessor.

This move aims to ensure safe, compliant, and human-centric AI across EU bodies.

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Latest EDPS newsletter out now

Welcome to this edition of the EDPS Newsletter, focusing on new regulatory roles and essential safeguards. Catch up on our joint opinions regarding the European Biotech Act and the EU's cybersecurity package, the launch of the EDPS Compass for the AI Act, reflections on the value of prior consultations in law enforcement, and details on our upcoming high-level debate and Europe Day celebrations!

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New blog post: Prior consultations, zero surprises

In his latest blog post, Supervisor Wojciech Wiewiórowski discusses prior consultations between EU law and justice authorities and the EDPS. These checks are required when planned data processing operations are likely to result in a high risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms.

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Newsletter Digest Episode 9

New episode is out!

Newsletter Digest brings you a wealth of information in audio format. Today, we are focusing on three key developments shaping the future of data protection in Europe.

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Presentation of the EDPS Annual Report 2025 to the LIBE Committee of the European Parliament, Participation of Wojciech Wiewiórowski, Brussels, Belgium

Leonardo Cervera Navas meeting with Prof Juan Manuel Corchado, Rector of the University of Salamanca, Brussels, Belgium

"The Digital Omnibus: Simplification, Deregulation or Better Regulation?", Participation by Wojciech Wiewiórowski (online) in BRIDGE Symposium organised by the University of Łódź, Brussels, Belgium

"The Intersection of AI and Privacy Governance", Participation by Wojciech Wiewiórowski in Online Roundtable organised by Mr Cameron Kerry, Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings, Brussels, Belgium

51st European Statistical Advisory Committee Meeting, Participation by Wojciech Wiewiórowski (online), Brussels, Belgium