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Mar
2018

2017 Annual Report - Data Protection and Privacy in 2018: going beyond the GDPR

The GDPR is an outstanding achievement for the EU, its legislators and stakeholders, but the EU's work to ensure that data protection goes digital is far from finished. The majority of the world population now has access to the internet, while tech giants now represent the six highest valued companies in the world. With this in mind, in 2017 the EDPS issued advice to the legislator on the new ePrivacy Regulation, as well as pursuing his own initiatives relating to the Digital Clearinghouse and Digital Ethics, the latter of which will be the main topic of discussion at the 2018 International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners, co-hosted by the EDPS.

Finalising and implementing a revised version of the current legislation governing data protection in the EU institutions and bodies as soon as possible is also a priority, if the EU is to remain a credible and effective leader in the protection of individuals' rights. The EDPS intends to exercise the powers granted to him in the revised Regulation efficiently and responsibly, in order to ensure that the EU's institutions and bodies set an example for the rest of the EU to follow. For this reason, the EDPS has invested a lot of effort in preparing the EU institutions for the new rules and will continue to do so throughout 2018.  

In 2017, the EDPS also contributed to ongoing discussions on the Privacy Shield and on the free flow of data in trade agreements, which will remain on the EU and EDPS agenda throughout 2018. With the fight against terrorism still a pressing concern for the EU, the EDPS continues to advocate the need to find a balance between security and privacy in the processing of personal data by law enforcement authorities. As the new data protection supervisor for Europol, the EU’s police authority, he is determined to ensure that the EU sets an example in achieving this balance.

 

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4
May
2017

2016 Annual Report - The state of privacy 2017: EDPS provides mid-mandate report

The new EU data protection framework consists of much more than just the GDPR. New rules for the EU institutions and ePrivacy are yet to be finalised, and remain a key focal point for EDPS work. As well as providing advice to the legislator on these new rules, the EDPS has started working with the EU institutions and bodies to prepare them for the changes to come. A particular focus of his efforts in 2016 was on promoting accountability, a central pillar of the GDPR which it is safe to assume will also be integrated into the new rules for EU institutions and bodies.

In 2016, the EDPS also made a considerable effort to help move the global debate on data protection and privacy forward and mainstream data protection into international policies. He advised the EU legislator on the Umbrella agreement and the Privacy Shield and engaged with data protection and privacy commissioners from every continent. He also continued to pursue new initiatives, such as the Ethics Advisory Group, through which he intends to stimulate global debate on the ethical dimension of data protection in the digital era.

The EDPS aims to make data protection as simple and effective as possible for all involved. This requires ensuring that EU policy both reflects the realities of data protection in the digital era and encourages compliance through accountability.

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24
May
2016

2015 Annual Report - Data protection for the digital generation: the countdown to the GDPR begins

The EDPS focused considerable efforts in 2015 on ensuring the successful adoption of new and effective data protection rules, providing legislators with detailed recommendations in the form of an app. He now turns his attention to the successful implementation of these rules and the reform of the current Regulation, which will apply to the work of the EDPS and the other EU institutions and bodies.

The EDPS launched several new initiatives in 2015, such as those on data ethics and big data. He also worked closely with the Article 29 Working Party to analyse the consequences of the Court of Justice of the European Union's ruling on Safe Harbour and advise the Commission on alternative solutions. These and other initiatives will continue into 2016 and beyond to ensure that the EU remains at the forefront of data protection and privacy policy in the years to come.

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Jul
2015

2014 Rapport Annuel - Réforme de la protection des données de l'UE: une occasion historique pour l'Europe

2014 a été une année de transition pour le CEPD, marquée par la sélection et la nomination tardives du nouveau contrôleur et de son adjoint. Malgré cette incertitude, le CEPD a continué à faire des progrès significatifs dans l'intégration de la protection des données dans les politiques de l'UE, sous l'autorité calme et les efforts continus de Peter Hustinx, dont la période de 10 années comme CEPD arrivait à échéance en 2014.

Fort de cet héritage, la nouvelle équipe dynamique du CEPD a axé ses priorités pour 2015 dans le cadre d'une stratégie de cinq ans visant à aider l'UE à parler d'une seule voix sur la protection des données pour le respect des droits et intérêts des individus dans notre société numérisée. Dès lors, l'adoption de la réforme de la protection des données constituera à la fois une étape importante pour l'Europe et un message clair au reste du monde.

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Apr
2014

2013 Rapport Annuel - Un ensemble unique de règles pour tous: la réforme de la protection des données en Europe peut à la fois soutenir les entreprises et protéger les citoyens

En 2013, dans le cadre de son travail de consultation sur de nouvelles mesures législatives, la révision du cadre juridique de l'UE pour la protection des données a continué d'être une priorité dans l’agenda de travail du CEPD et le restera en 2014. La stratégie numérique et les risques liés aux nouvelles technologies sur la vie privée ont également été prédominants en 2013.

La mise en œuvre du programme de Stockholm dans le domaine de la liberté, de la sécurité et de la justice, les questions relatives au marché intérieur, telles que la réforme du secteur financier, la santé publique et la protection des consommateurs ont également eu un impact sur la protection des données. Le CEPD a aussi accru sa coopération avec les autres autorités de contrôle, notamment en matière de systèmes d'information à grande échelle.

Dans la supervision des institutions et organes de l'UE, lors du traitement de données à caractère personnel, le CEPD a interagi avec davantage de délégués à la protection des données dans plus d’institutions et d’organes en 2013 que jamais précédemment. En outre, plusieurs enquêtes du CEPD ont révélé que la plupart des institutions et organes de l'UE, y compris de nombreuses agences, ont fait des progrès significatifs pour se conformer à la réglementation sur la protection des données, même si certains doivent encore intensifier leurs efforts.

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