Events

The IPEN initiative will hold its second workshop, hosted by KU Leuven. The workshop will include discussion on topics such as privacy engineering in education and privacy in standardisation, with presentations from European Data Protection Supervisor Giovanni Buttarelli and other experts. For more information about IPEN and to register, please see the IPEN Workshop 2015 event page.

The European Data Protection Supervisor has invited civil society groups to a meeting on the data protection reform package, discussions on which are ongoing.  The invitation is extended to all the signatories of a recent letter calling on the EU to ensure 'stronger, unified data protection rules'.

The discussion, which will take place on 27 May 2015 in Brussels, will be filmed for publication on our website shortly afterwards, as part of the EDPS's commitment to understanding better stakeholder views, and to dialogue with experts from all sectors on how to ensure data flows are regulated in the interest of the individual.

From 18 to 20 May 2015, the UK's Information Commissioner's Office will host the European Conference of Data Protection Authorities, which will take place in Manchester.

The Conference will focus on delivering rights for individuals, with a clear and practical call to action. The aim should be to ensure that individuals are able to easily exercise their rights.

Registration for the conference will close on 10 April 2015. The event is open to members of accredited data protection authorities and observers, and will be an opportunity for delegates to address subjects of common interest and help advance the fundamental right to data protection.

To register for the conference: https://eurospringconference.wordpress.com/registration/

For more information: https://eurospringconference.wordpress.com/

The EU institutions in Brussels will open their doors to the public to mark Europe Day, the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration.

As part of this annual celebration of European peace and unity, the EDPS warmly invites you to visit our stand, located in the European Parliament (Brussels, Place du Luxembourg, first floor ASP building, in front of meeting room 1G).

From 10am-4pm colleagues from the EDPS will be on hand to answer questions about your privacy rights and how to protect your personal information. There will be lots of free goodies and information available, as well as fun and interactive activities for both adults and children to enjoy. You will also have a chance to win one of 20 USB sticks simply by taking part in our fun quiz!Whether shopping online, using a smartphone or applying for jobs, data protection affects us all, so come and chat to us about your rights and concerns.

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

In a ranking of importance to people’s daily lives, the smartphone surged to the top, falling below only the Internet and personal hygiene. Given the sensitive data stored on smartphones, from pictures and contacts information to bank details, PINs, and medical information, special care should be given to securing them against any harm, both online (data theft) and offline (stolen).

At this exclusive conference, the EDPS will outline risks to your personal data and how you can better protect your data on your smart devices. The event will be streamed live and everyone can get involved in the conversation with the Supervisors and panellists through Twitter #EDPD2015.

Programme of the conference.