
A post Covid-19 Future: #Solidarity #FreedomofMovement #DataProtection
The EDPS and EDPB trainees share their thoughts on the future of the EU.
The EDPS and EDPB trainees share their thoughts on the future of the EU.
The outbreak of Covid-19 is affecting our lives at an unprecedented pace. It is testing the resilience of our societies as we respond to this global crisis and try to contain its consequences, both in the short and in the long run.
Covid-19 outbreak is also testing fundamental rights to data protection and privacy. EU Member States, EU institutions and Big Tech companies are trying to explore solutions to tackle the uncontrolled spread of the virus.
As a result, the EDPS established a Covid-19 task force to follow developments and to prepare for the future of data protection and privacy after Covid-19 crisis.
The outbreak of Covid-19 is affecting our lives at an unprecedented pace. Personal data have and will continue to play an important role in the fight against the pandemic.
Introductory remarks by Wojciech Wiewiórowski at the committee for European Affairs of the senate of the Republic of France
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EDPS Comments to DG CONNECT of the European Commission on monitoring of COVID-19 spread.
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