Welcome to the home page of the European Data Protection Supervisor
M. Peter Hustinx
Supervisor
M. Giovanni Buttarelli
Assistant Supervisor
The EDPS is an independent supervisory authority devoted to protecting personal data and privacy and promoting good practice in the EU institutions and bodies. He does so by:
monitoring the EU administration's processing of personal data;
advising on policies and legislation that affect privacy; and
co-operating with similar authorities to ensure consistent data protection.
Review of EU financial markets legislation has a significant impact on data protection. Read the press release and the opinions.
08 February 2012
"Data Protection and Schengen Governance" speech delivered by Peter Hustinx at the conference "Upholding Freedom of Movement: an Improved Schengen Governance".
06 February 2012
EDPS adopts an opinion concerning Staff Appraisal, Probationary Procedure for contract agents and Reclassification of temporary agents at the Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA).
06 February 2012
EDPS adopts an opinion concerning career development review, probation and reclassification at the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
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