After a very busy start to 2026 indeed, we have a bumper newsletter for you.

Catch up on everything from our joint opinions issued with the European Data Protection Board, new rules to protect the independence of EU data protection officers, blog posts from the Supervisor on a range of topics, a look back at some big events, and more!

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On 10 March 2026, 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 European Biotech Act. The two organisations support harmonisation of clinical trials, but call for specific safeguards for sensitive health data.

Read the press release

Read the joint opinion

TechDispatch Talks explores the intersection of technology, data protection, and privacy. In this episode, we discuss how Digital Identity Wallets could transform the way we prove who we are online and offline. Could it reduce data oversharing and profiling while also examining the real privacy and security risks? Join us to know more about Digital Identity Wallets.

The EDPS is among the 61 signatories of a Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery issued by data protection authorities from the Global Privacy Assembly.