Interoperability refers to the functionality of information systems to exchange data and to enable sharing of information. Several large-scale databases have been set up at EU level to deal with migration, asylum and internal security. These databases contain information about people. Initiatives have been taken to identify and develop where and how these systems could communicate with each other and exchange information. Each of these systems has been created for a specific purpose. In keeping with the main data protection principles, interoperability cannot give rise to the access or use of any data via another information system or give access to more data than is needed.
EDPS Formal comments on the draft Commission Implementing Regulation laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/903, as regards the establishment and the operation of the interoperability regulatory sandboxes.
EDPS Opinion on the Proposal for an Interoperable Europe Act EDPS Opinion on the Proposal for an Interoperable Europe Act
EDPS Formal comments on the draft Commission Implementing Regulation on interoperability requirements and non-discriminatory and transparent procedures for access to metering and consumption data.
EDPS Formal Comments on implementing Regulation laying down a list of specific high-value datasets and the arrangements for their publication and re-use
Formal comments of the EDPS on the draft Commission Implementing Decision on the requirements for the means of audio and video communication for the interview pursuant to Article 27(5) Regulation (EU) 2018/1240 (ETIAS)