5 Concept Questions for the Summit: Q1 What is 'data protection' protecting?

12 June 2024

Mini video series presenting the 5 Concept Questions for the European Data Protection Summit.

Q1: What is 'data protection' protecting?

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Data Protection Day 2025

28 January 2025

To mark the Data Protection Day, the EDPS, Council of Europe, and CPDP Conferences are joining forces to host a one-day event: “CPDP – Data Protection Day: A New Mandate for Data Protection.”
•    When: 28 January 2025
•    Where: European Commission’s Charlemagne, Brussels
•    Format: In-person and online

This year’s conference comes at a crucial time as new EU political mandates begin shaping the policy landscape. Discussion will focus on the evolving mandate of data protection, particularly its essential role as safeguard of our democratic society against excessive intrusions in the citizens’ privacy by public or private actors.

Appointment of the European Data Protection Supervisor

16 January 2025

Hearing of candidates Bruno Gencarelli, François Pellegrini, Anna Pouliou and Wojciech Wiewiórowski before the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs for the appointment of the European Data Protection Supervisor.

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Towards Digital Clearinghouse 2.0: championing a consistent supervisory approach for the digital economy

15 January 2025

The EDPS issues its concept note towards a Digital Clearinghouse 2.0 for a consistent, cooperative and coherent approach to enforcing EU laws regulating digital markets.

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Agenda

21 January 2025

Wojciech Wiewiórowski meeting with Mr. Petros Demetriou, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Brussels, Belgium

16 January 2025

Leonardo Cervera Navas attending reception titled "Europa, nuestra principal empresa: prioridades de la nueva legislatura europea" organised by Vinces Consulting, Brussels, Belgium

16 January 2025

"New Industrial Ambition for Europe Summit", Participation by Leonardo Cervera Navas in event organised by Forum Europe, Brussels, Belgium

16 January 2025

101st Plenary Session of the EDPB, Participation of Leonardo Cervera Navas, Brussels, Belgium

16 January 2025

Appointment of the European Data Protection Supervisor, Hearing of the candidates at the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), Participation of: Bruno Gencarelli, François Pellegrini, Anna Pouliou and Wojciech Wiewiórowski, Brussels, Belgium