As data flows digitally across borders, it essential that the protection of fundamental rights is ensured. In our role as advisor to the EU legislator, the EDPS continues to offer his expertise on EU proposals for international agreements, including in the areas of trade, law enforcement (for instance on PNR agreements with non-EU countries) and administrative cooperation. The EDPS recommendations aim to ensure that individuals in the EU do not forfeit their rights when their personal data is transferred outside of the EU.
EDPS Opinion 22/2023 on the Proposal for a Directive on deposit protection, cross-border cooperation and transparency
With summer time bringing its plethora of data protection and privacy conferences, May has been busy for the EDPS. As per tradition, we attended CPDP, the Annual Privacy Forum, but also organised our own Conference for the 5th anniversary of the GDPR. In this newsletter, you can also read about our latest Opinions. This issue is also part of our podcast series, the Newsletter Digest.
EDPS Opinion 21/2023 on the signing, conclusion and provisional application of a Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Madagascar and the Implementing Protocol thereto (2023-2027).
EDPS Opinion 17/2023 on the negotiating mandate to conclude an international agreement on the exchange of personal data between Europol and Peruvian law enforcement authorities
EDPS Opinion 16/2023 on the negotiating mandate to conclude an international agreement on the exchange of personal data between Europol and Bolivian law enforcement authorities