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11
Oct
2024

G7 Roundtable 2024: Data Protection Authorities Collaborate to Shape the Future of AI and Privacy

From 9 to 11 October 2024, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Wojciech Wiewiórowski participated in the 4th edition of the G7 Data Protection Authorities (DPA) Roundtable in Rome, Italy. This annual event, hosted by the Italian Data Protection Authority, brought together privacy and data protection regulators from Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the EDPS.

Verfügbare Sprachen: Englisch
31
Jul
2024
3
Jun
2024

EDPS Guidelines on generative AI: embracing opportunities, protecting people

The EDPS has published today its guidelines on generative Artificial Intelligence and personal data for EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (EUIs). The guidelines aim to help EUIs comply with the data protection obligations set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, when using or developing generative AI tools.

Verfügbare Sprachen: Englisch
26
Apr
2024

EDPS decentralised social media pilot: the end of a successful story

Two years ago, the EDPS embarked on a pioneering journey to launch two social media platforms, EU Voice and EU Video. The pilot project has proved successful in delivering alternative, privacy-friendly and user-focused social media platforms. It is time to review the results.

Verfügbare Sprachen: Englisch
11
Mar
2024

EDPS statement in view of the 10th and last Plenary Meeting of the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) of the Council of Europe drafting the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has supported the objective of elaborating the first legally binding international instrument on artificial intelligence (AI) on the basis of the Council of Europe’s standards on human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

Verfügbare Sprachen: Englisch
11
Mar
2024

European Commission’s use of Microsoft 365 infringes data protection law for EU institutions and bodies

Following its investigation, the EDPS has found that the European Commission (Commission) has infringed several key data protection rules when using Microsoft 365. In its decision, the EDPS imposes corrective measures on the Commission.

28
Feb
2024

Coordinated Enforcement Action: the right of access to personal data

The EDPS is participating in the European Data Protection Board’s (EDPB) Coordinated Enforcement Action on how individuals’ right of access is addressed specifically in the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (EUIs), alongside the other 27 Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) across the European Economic Area (EEA).

Verfügbare Sprachen: Englisch
9
Nov
2023

EDPS and ICO sign Memorandum of Understanding

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which reinforces their common mission to uphold individuals’ data protection and privacy rights, and cooperate internationally to achieve this goal.

The MoU builds on the strong collaboration already established in other forums that both authorities mutually participate in, such as the Global Privacy Assembly and the G7 DPAs Roundtable. 

Verfügbare Sprachen: Englisch
24
Oct
2023

EDPS' Final Recommendations on the AI Act

The EDPS published today its own-initiative Opinion on the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) as this proposed Regulation enters the final stages of negotiations between the EU’s co-legislators. The AI Act aims to regulate the development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in the EU, including in the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (EUIs).

Verfügbare Sprachen: Englisch
18
Oct
2023

Digital euro: ensuring the highest data protection and privacy standards

Brussels, 18 October - The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued a Joint Opinion on the proposed Regulation on the digital euro as a central bank digital currency. The digital euro aims to provide individuals with the possibility to make payments electronically, both online and offline, as an additional means of payment alongside cash.

Verfügbare Sprachen: Englisch
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21
Sep
2023

Swift adoption of Regulation to streamline cross-border enforcement needed

Brussels, 21 September - The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) adopted a Joint Opinion on the European Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation on additional procedural rules for the enforcement of the GDPR.

Verfügbare Sprachen: Englisch
14
Jul
2023

EDPS finds that the CJEU’s use of cloud videoconferencing services complies with data protection law

In its Decision published on 13 July 2023, the EDPS finds that the use of Cisco Webex videoconferencing and related services by the Court of Justice of the European Union (the Court) meets the data protection standards under Regulation 2018/1725 applicable to EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.

Verfügbare Sprachen: Englisch
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4
May
2023

International Agreements to fight crime require strong data protection safeguards

The EDPS has issued five Opinions on the European Commission’s Recommendations to open negotiations for International Agreements on the exchange of personal data between Europol, the EU Agency for Law Enforcement, and the competent authorities of five Latin American countries: Ecuador,