Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 lays down the data protection obligations for the EU institutions, bodies and agencies when they process personal data and develop new policies. This regulation also defines the obligations of the EDPS, including his role as an independent supervisory authority of EU institutions and bodies when they process personal data, and to advise on policies and legislation which affect privacy and cooperate with similar authorities to ensure consistent data protection.
With summer time bringing its plethora of data protection and privacy conferences, May has been busy for the EDPS. As per tradition, we attended CPDP, the Annual Privacy Forum, but also organised our own Conference for the 5th anniversary of the GDPR. In this newsletter, you can also read about our latest Opinions and catch up on some of our podcast series and episodes.
On the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the entry into application of the General Data Protection Regulation, the European Data Protection Supervisor, the German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, and the Bavarian Data Protection Commissioner organise the high-level event: “5th Anniversary of the GDPR: Still a benchmark in the EU digital landscape?”.
The event is the perfect occasion to reflect on the impact of the GDPR and on the new challenges that emerged after 5 years of its application. We analyse the GDPR in terms of practical functioning and enforcement. We also explore what place the GDPR will take within the new regulatory framework, so-called digital rulebook (including the Digital Markets Act, Digital Services Act, and the future AI Act) and the EU Strategy for Data (Data Governance Act, Data Act and the future European Health Data Space EHDS).
Watch the video recording of the full event.
For more information on the agenda and the speakers' bios, please check the event's Programme.
For more information please contact: EDPS-events@edps.europa.eu
Data protection is important to us, for further information please refer to the Data Protection Notice.
EDPS Supervisory Opinion on EIT's internal rules concerning the restriction of certain data subject rights in relation to processing of personal data.
EDPS Formal comments on the draft Commission Delegated Regulations of 30/9/2021 supplementing Regulations (EU) 2019/817 and 2019/818 with detailed rules on the operation of the central repository for reporting and statistics
The European Data Protection Supervisor - EDPS organises a reception for the opening of its new office in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
When: Tuesday 14 March from 17:00 to 18:00
Where: Room C2.1, 2nd floor, zone canal of the LOW building at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
With this new office in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the EDPS aims to provide additional support in the EP legislative process, including during the plenary sessions, fulfilling its role as advisor to the EU legislators. With data protection becoming increasingly engrained in EU legislation, the new EDPS office in Strasbourg provides an opportunity for closer cooperation and engagement with policymakers. The objective is also to reinforce the cooperation with other EU institutions present in Strasbourg, as well as with the Council of Europe.
The programme includes a reception and opening speeches by:
If you need support to enter the European Parliament, please contact EDPS-Events@edps.europa.eu, by 9th March at the latest.