IDPC Publications

EDPB brings clarity to data processing for scientific research, speeds up the finalisation of the anonymisation guidelines and approves first European data protection seal as a tool for transfers

EDPB brings clarity to data processing for scientific research, speeds up the finalisation of the anonymisation guidelines and approves first European data protection seal as a tool for transfers 16 April 2026 During its latest plenary, the EDPB has adopted Guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes. In addition, the Board […]

16
Apr

Enhancing compliance and consistency: EDPB adopts DPIA template

Enhancing compliance and consistency: EDPB adopts DPIA template 16 April 2026 In line with the EDPB’s Helsinki Statement to make GDPR compliance easier and strengthen consistency across Europe, the EDPB has adopted a template for Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA). The template will help organisations structure, harmonise and evidence their DPIA reporting processes. The template is complemented […]

16
Apr

EDPB annual report 2025: supporting stakeholders through guidance and dialogue

EDPB annual report 2025: supporting stakeholders through guidance and dialogue 09 April 2026 The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published its 2025 Annual Report. The report provides an overview of the EDPB work carried out in 2025 and reflects on important milestones, such as the adoption of the Helsinki Statement on Enhanced Clarity, Support, and […]

09
Apr

Commissioner Deguara interviewed as part of podcast series organised by Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Commissioner Deguara interviewed as part of podcast series organised by Camilleri Preziosi Advocates 09 April 2026 The Infomation and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) Ian Deguara was the guest of an online discussion which is part of the series called Sound Bites, hosted by Camilleri Preziosi Advocates. The conversation offered a valuable reflection on the […]

09
Apr

New Episode: The IDPC Podcast – GDPR and data processing

New Episode: The IDPC Podcast – GDPR and data processing 01 April 2026 In the latest episode of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) Podcast series, we continue our journey into the world of data protection by exploring one of the most fundamental aspects of the GDPR - data processing. Hosted by Franco […]

01
Apr

2025 global privacy sweep examined websites and apps used by children

2025 global privacy sweep examined websites and apps used by children 25 March 2026 This year’s annual Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) Sweep examined how online services protect children’s privacy. This exercise replicated a children’s privacy sweep that was conducted in 2015 with the purpose of comparing how online services protected children then and […]

25
Mar

A police authority may, in a criminal investigation, collect biometric data solely on the ground that that collection is strictly necessary

A police authority may, in a criminal investigation, collect biometric data solely on the ground that that collection is strictly necessary 25 March 2026 In a recent ruling, the EU Court of Justice stated that the gathering of identification data may not be required systematically and clear reasons must be given for it, failing […]

25
Mar

A request for access to one’s own personal data may be considered abusive and refused if it is made for the sole purpose of subsequently claiming compensation for an alleged infringement of the GDPR

A request for access to one’s own personal data may be considered abusive and refused if it is made for the sole purpose of subsequently claiming compensation for an alleged infringement of the GDPR 25 March 2026 The EU Court of Justice ruled that even a first request for access to personal data may […]

25
Mar

EDPB and EDPS support strengthening EU’s cybersecurity and easing compliance while protecting individuals’ personal data

EDPB and EDPS support strengthening EU’s cybersecurity and easing compliance while protecting individuals’ personal data 19 March 2026 The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have adopted a Joint Opinion on the European Commission’s proposal for a Cybersecurity Act 2 (CSA2) and the proposal on amendments to the Network […]

19
Mar

Launch of Coordinated Enforcement Framework 2026 – IDPC

Launch of Coordinated Enforcement Framework 2026 – IDPC 19 March 2026 The Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) is participating in the fifth European Data Protection Board’s (EDPB) Coordinated Enforcement Action on compliance with the obligations of transparency and information under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR requires that individuals are informed […]

19
Mar

EDPB and EDPS support harmonisation of clinical trials under European Biotech Act, but call for specific safeguards for sensitive health data

EDPB and EDPS support harmonisation of clinical trials under European Biotech Act, but call for specific safeguards for sensitive health data 12 March 2026 The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have adopted a Joint Opinion on the European Commission’s Proposal for a European Biotech Act. The Proposal […]