In this session, you can find an overview of events, conferences and meetings the EDPS organises or participates in. Please check our speaking engagements policy if you want to invite us to speak during an event.
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Events
5
Jun
2014
European Conference of Data Protection Authorities
The Council of Europe and the French Data Protection Authority, Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL), will host the 2014 European Conference of Data Protection Authorities, in Strasbourg.
This year, the Conference will focus on cooperation and explore how national data protection authorities can work together to produce more effective policies and responses. This theme aims to address the challenges posed by the exchange of personal data on a global level.
The event is open to members of accredited data protection authorities and observers. It will be an opportunity for delegates to share their ideas and experience on how best to strengthen the fundamental right to data protection.
17
May
2014
EU Open Day Brussels
The EU institutions in Brussels will open their doors to the public, to mark the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration.
As part of this annual celebration of European peace and unity, you are warmly invited to visit the EDPS stand, which will be located in the European Parliament (Brussels, Place du Luxembourg, first floor ASP building, in front of meeting room 1G).
From 10am to 4pm, we'll answer all your questions on your privacy rights and protecting your personal information. Whether you shop online, use a smartphone or are applying for a job, come and chat to us about your rights and concerns. Lots of free goodies and information material will also be available, as well as the chance to win one of 20 USB sticks, simply by taking part in our fun quiz!
For more information: www.europa.eu/opendoors or contact EDPS-Events@edps.europa.eu
28
Jan
2014
European Data Protection Day
Everyday personal information is collected, shared, used and stored by individuals, organisations and public authorities. Recruitment activities, video surveillance and health data collection are just a few examples of this.
47 countries of the Council of Europe as well as European institutions, agencies and bodies will celebrate the eighth annual European Data Protection Day. This date marks the anniversary of the Council of Europe Convention 108 on the protection of personal information, the first legally binding international instrument related to the field of data protection
Data Protection Day 2014 is an opportunity for the EDPS, along with Data Protection Officers from the EU institutions to raise awareness among EU staff and the general public on their data protection rights and obligations. These rights and obligations are set out in the EU Data Protection Regulation and their implementation within the EU administration is supervised by the EDPS.
A short film is available to view on the video page of our website. It highlights some of the data protection rights and risks that are inherent in our everyday lives.
22
Jan
2014
7th International Computers, Privacy and Data Protection Conference, Brussels
Every year the CPDP gathers in Brussels the most important stakeholders involved in the area of computers, privacy and data protection in Europe and around the world.
Next year's edition of the conference is entitled "Computers, Privacy and Data Protection (CPDP) 2014 - Reforming Data Protection: The Global Perspective". It will include 60 different panels, a special focus on India, a PhD student papers sessions evening debates and other side events.
The panels will focus on key issues that cover all current debates: The data protection reform in the European Union, PRISM, big data, cybercrime, data retention, cloud computing, enforcement by Data Protection Authorities, biometrics, e-health, privacy by design, and more. In addition, there will be a day event on the ethical issues of data collection on minorities, and the use of technology to advance the status of Roma
Members of the EDPS Peter Hustinx and Giovanni Buttarelli will take part to panel discussions.
20
Jan
2014
Celebrating 10 years of the European Data Protection Supervisor
Today, experts in data protection and privacy and high profile representatives of European Institutions, National Data Protection Authorities and legal practitioners gathered at a conference at the BOZAR, Brussels on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the European Data Protection Supervisor.
Jacob Kohnstamm, Chairman of the Article 29 Working Party, Gilles Dekerchove, EU anti-terrorist coordinator, Sophie In’t Veld, MEP and Francoise Le Bail, Director General DG Justice were among the speakers. Their speeches highlighted key points in the history of the institution and commended the EDPS’ role and contribution to the progress made in data protection in the EU and beyond.
Data Protection anno 2014: How to Restore Trust? is a book that reflects on privacy and personal data protection in Europe and the United States at the beginning of 2014. With contributions from a number of prominent scholars, legal practitioners, regulators and politicians from Europe as well as the United States, the book was compiled in honour of Peter Hustinx, the first European Data Protection Supervisor, who will step down in 2014 following a distinguished career in office.