Events

The recent rulings of the European Court of Justice concerning data retention and search engines (Google Spain) illustrate the increasing relevance of the fundamental rights to privacy and to the protection of personal data in the context of new information services and data transfers in a global world.

Against the background of rapid technological developments and the growing reality of ubiquitous surveillance of personal data by private and public entities alike, the European Union is striving for new rules to effectively protect personal data also in the 21st century.

Andrea Voβhoff, the German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, and Peter Hustinx, the European Data Protection Supervisor, have the pleasure to invite high-level representatives of all institutional and political actors involved to debate outstanding issues and necessary steps to be taken to bring the reform of EU data protection law to a timely and successful conclusion.

EU Data Protection Reform: Close to the finishing line

The first IPEN workshop will take place in Berlin.The workshop is designed to be a practical approach to identify privacy gaps in existing technology and develop useful solutions. further information: draft agenda and speakers list.

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The Council of Europe and the French Data Protection Authority, Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL), will host the 2014 European Conference of Data Protection Authorities, in Strasbourg.

This year, the Conference will focus on cooperation and explore how national data protection authorities can work together to produce more effective policies and responses. This theme aims to address the challenges posed by the exchange of personal data on a global level.

The event is open to members of accredited data protection authorities and observers. It will be an opportunity for delegates to share their ideas and experience on how best to strengthen the fundamental right to data protection.

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The EU institutions in Brussels will open their doors to the public, to mark the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration.
 
As part of this annual celebration of European peace and unity, you are warmly invited to visit the EDPS stand, which will be located in the European Parliament (Brussels, Place du Luxembourg, first floor ASP building, in front of meeting room 1G).
 
From 10am to 4pm, we'll answer all your questions on your privacy rights and protecting your personal information. Whether you shop online, use a smartphone or are applying for a job, come and chat to us about your rights and concerns. Lots of free goodies and information material will also be available, as well as the chance to win one of 20 USB sticks, simply by taking part in our fun quiz!

For more information: www.europa.eu/opendoors or contact EDPS-Events@edps.europa.eu

Everyday personal information is collected, shared, used and stored by individuals, organisations and public authorities.  Recruitment activities, video surveillance and health data collection are just a few examples of this.

47 countries of the Council of Europe as well as European institutions, agencies and bodies will celebrate the eighth annual European Data Protection Day. This date marks the anniversary of the Council of Europe Convention 108 on the protection of personal information, the first legally binding international instrument related to the field of data protection

Data Protection Day 2014 is an opportunity for the EDPS, along with Data Protection Officers from the EU institutions to raise awareness among EU staff and the general public on their data protection rights and obligations. These rights and obligations are set out in the EU Data Protection Regulation and their implementation within the EU administration is supervised by the EDPS.

A short film is available to view on the video page of our website. It highlights some of the data protection rights and risks that are inherent in our everyday lives.