Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 lays down the data protection obligations for the EU institutions, bodies and agencies when they process personal data and develop new policies. This regulation also defines the obligations of the EDPS, including his role as an independent supervisory authority of EU institutions and bodies when they process personal data, and to advise on policies and legislation which affect privacy and cooperate with similar authorities to ensure consistent data protection.
Opinion of 21 December 2010 on a notification for Prior Checking regarding "FRA policy on protecting the dignity of the person and preventing psychological harassment and sexual harassment"(Case 2010-722)
Opinion of 16 December 2010 on the notification for prior checking from the Data Protection Officer of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction concerning "Procurement procedures and contract management"(Case 2010-635)
Monitoring and Ensuring Compliance with Regulation (EC) 45/2001, Policy Paper
The report shows that 2009 was of major importance for the fundamental right to data protection.
This is due to a number of key developments: the entering into force of the Lisbon Treaty, ensuring a strong legal basis for comprehensive data protection in all areas of EU policy; the start of a public consultation on the future of the EU legal framework for data protection; and the adoption of a new five-year policy programme for the area of freedom, security and justice ("Stockholm Programme") with the emphasis on the importance of data protection in this area.
The EDPS has been highly involved in these fields and is determined to pursue this course in the near future.
You can obtain a paper version of this Annual Report on EU Bookshop.
Answer to a notification for prior checking in relation to the transfer of officials to the Committee of the Regions (Case 2010-0900)