Annual Reports

The EDPS Annual Report 2024 is about acting for the future of data protection, preparing for the diverse possibilities and risks that the digital landscape presents. 

Guided by our 2020 - 2024 strategy and its principles: Foresight, Action and Solidarity, the EDPS 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. 

The EDPS Annual Report 2023 presents the institution's demonstrated adaptability in the face of an evolving digital and regulatory landscape. 

The Report summarises key actions in the areas of Supervision & Enforcement, Policy & Consultation and Technology & Privacy. 

The Annual Report 2022 gives an insight into the EDPS’ activities to create a tomorrow that can effectively tackle the challenges of today.

You can consult the EDPS Full Annual Report 2022, and its Executive Summary, to find out more about our supervisory actions, policy and legislative advice, and technology monitoring activities.

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The EDPS Annual Report 2021 provides an overview of the EDPS’ supervisory activities that contribute to shaping Europe’s digital future. In particular, the Annual Report 2021 includes the EDPS’ work on international transfers of personal data; on COVID-19; on the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice; as well as the EDPS' legislative consultations and technology monitoring activities, to name a few examples.

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The year 2020 was unique for the world and, by extension, for the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS). Like many other organisations, the EDPS had to adapt its working methods as an employer, but also its work since the COVID-19 health crisis strengthened the call for the protection of individuals' privacy. 

This Annual Report provides an insight into all EDPS activities in 2020. 

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