On 18 June 2026, the 58th EDPS-DPO meeting took place in Brussels, bringing together DPOs from across the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies at a time of significant regulatory and technological change.
Welcome to the latest edition of the EDPS Newsletter, featuring active AI governance and major supervisory milestones. Catch up on our Annual Report 2025, recommendations for the EU visa platform chatbot, insights from the Digital Omnibus high-level debate, and a preview of our upcoming trainees' conference on AI in hiring practices!
On 9 July, together with the EDPB trainees, we invite you to the conference on AI in recruitment. It will look at how artificial intelligence is increasingly used in HR and recruitment processes, along with the data protection questions this raises.
The use of unauthorised AI tools that can expose personal data, create regulatory blind spots, and open security vulnerabilities.
On 8 June 2026, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), the German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI), and the Bavarian Data Protection Commissioner (BayLfD) are organising a high‑level debate on the European Commission’s Omnibus proposals and their implications for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the broader EU digital regulatory framework. The event is kindly hosted by the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the European Union.
When: 8 June 2026, 18:30 to 20:30 (accreditation opens at 18:00), followed by a reception
Where: Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the European Union, Brussels
On 9 May, Europeans celebrate Europe Day. Europe has continued to shape big ideas that unite people around shared values & fundamental rights. Our commitment to human-centric, transparent technology remains more important than ever.
The EDPS Annual Report 2025 looks back over a year when our work was characterised by the operationalisation of our expanding mandate, guided by our strategic principles: Foresight, Action and Solidarity. Consult the full Annual Report 2025 and its executive summary to get the full picture of our actions, monitoring activities, and new roles.
The digital future is here. We are guiding the EU administration through this transformation with expertise and an unwavering focus on your rights.
Curious about how the EU is tackling AI supervision, cybersecurity rules, and data protection in the health industry? Our newest episode breaks it all down.
Welcome to this edition of the EDPS Newsletter, focusing on new regulatory roles and essential safeguards
