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Visit Europe in one day

European Data Protection Supervisor — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:24:36 +0000

Visit Europe in one day

ilucenfe Thu, 04/24/2025 - 16:24

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 12:00

To celebrate Europe Day, the European institutions are opening their doors to the public on 10 May 2025! Come visit us to discover the engaging activities the ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע and EDPB have prepared for you. Stop by the ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע on EU Open Day!

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Annual Report 2024: acting for the future of data protection

European Data Protection Supervisor — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:35:09 +0000

Annual Report 2024: acting for the future of data protection

miriam Tue, 04/22/2025 - 10:35

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:00

The ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע Annual Report 2024 is about acting for the future of data protection, preparing for diverse possibilities and risk that the digital landscape represents.

Guided by our 2020 - 2024 strategy and its principles: Foresight, Action and Solidarity, the ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע has:

unveiled and taken steps to start executing its Strategy for AI
monitored and analysed technologies, including AI- led technologies
advised EU-co legislator on upcoming EU regulations directly impacting people’s privacy and data protection
providing tools to EUIs to ensure their compliance with EU data protection laws
influence the development of data protection globally.

You can consult the ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע Full Annual Report 2024, and its Executive Summary, to find out more about our supervisory actions, policy and legislative advice, and technology monitoring activities.

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ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע participates in fourth Coordinated Enforcement Action: focus on the right to erasure of personal data

European Data Protection Supervisor — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:36:25 +0000

ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע participates in fourth Coordinated Enforcement Action: focus on the right to erasure of personal data

julia Mon, 04/07/2025 - 10:36

Mon, 04/07/2025 - 12:00

With our involvement in this fourth Coordinated Enforcement Action, we walk the talk by continuously advocating for a coherent application of EU data protection law, and the consistent protection of individuals’ personal data, across the EU/EEA.

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5 years of Shaping a Safer Digital Future

European Data Protection Supervisor — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:28:52 +0000

5 years of Shaping a Safer Digital Future

julia Thu, 03/06/2025 - 10:28

Thu, 03/06/2025 - 12:00

The ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע mandate has been synonymous with adaptability and resilience, with challenges and opportunities in a fast-paced digital landscape.

Supervision & Enforcement of data protection laws within EUIs
Policy & Consultations to the EU Legislator
Technology & Privacy benefits and risks for now and in the future
Preparing ourselves for AI... and more.

Read ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע Mandate Review on key actions to protect people’s privacy.

ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע Newsletter is out!

European Data Protection Supervisor — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:19:07 +0000

ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע Newsletter is out!

miriam Tue, 02/18/2025 - 16:19

Mon, 02/17/2025 - 12:00

In this issue, has the European Commission organised a micro-targeting campaign on X? ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע reprimands EPSO, and organises its first AI correspondents meeting, plus what is a privacy protector? And, as always, there is a lot more in this edition.

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Data Protection Day 2025!

European Data Protection Supervisor — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:55:53 +0000

Data Protection Day 2025!

miriam Fri, 01/24/2025 - 14:55

Tue, 01/28/2025 - 12:00

Every year on 28 January, we celebrate Data Protection Day. This date marks the anniversary of the Council of Europe’s Convention 108, the first binding international law securing individuals' rights to protection of their personal data.

Read our factsheets to learn more about your rights

Data Protection Day 2025

European Data Protection Supervisor — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:47:28 +0000

Data Protection Day 2025

matthijs Wed, 12/18/2024 - 16:47

Tue, 01/28/2025 - 12:00

To mark the Data Protection Day, the ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע, Council of Europe, and CPDP Conferences joined 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 came at a crucial time as new EU political mandates begin shaping the policy landscape. Discussion focused 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.

Read Blogpost by ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע Wojciech Wiewiórowski
Watch the sessions' recordings on the Event Website
Check the Programme

1st meeting of AI Correspondents Network: community, compliance and collaboration

European Data Protection Supervisor — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:06:06 +0000

1st meeting of AI Correspondents Network: community, compliance and collaboration

julia Mon, 01/27/2025 - 14:06

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 12:00

ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע organises meeting of AI Correspondents Network to collaborate on three key pillars community, compliance and collaboration. Read Blogpost.

Coordinated Enforcement Action: ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע findings highlight challenges on right of access to personal data

European Data Protection Supervisor — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:26:56 +0000

Coordinated Enforcement Action: ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע findings highlight challenges on right of access to personal data

julia Mon, 01/20/2025 - 15:26

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 12:00

ŷ�ޱ�Ͷע released today its findings on the enforcement of individuals’ right of access to their personal data when processed by EU institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies (EUIs).

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Read EDPB Report

Appointment of the European Data Protection Supervisor

European Data Protection Supervisor — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:03:27 +0000

Appointment of the European Data Protection Supervisor

francesco Fri, 01/10/2025 - 10:03

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 12:00

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.

ŷ�ޱ�Ͷעis appointed by a joint decision of the European Parliament and the European Council for a five year term.

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