The IDPC Newsletter #4 is out 20 May 2026 The IDPC has published its fourth edition of its newsletter featuring the latest news related to data protection, GDPR, AI and many other topics. Subscribe today to get our newsletter in your inbox by clicking here. Click here to read Newsletter #4. Follow our LinkedIn page for regular updates.
EDPS’s Annual Report 2025 highlights record legislative consultations and the AI transition within European institutions 11 May 2026 On 7 May 2026, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published its Annual Report 2025, detailing a year of unprecedented activity and the operational launch of its expanded mandate under the EU’s Digital Rulebook. In a […]
EU agrees to simplify AI rules to boost innovation and ban ‘nudification’ apps to protect citizens 08 May 2026 The European Commission welcomed the political agreement reached on 7 May 2026 between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on simpler, innovation-friendly rules for artificial intelligence (AI). The Commission proposed the Digital Omnibus […]
New Episode: The IDPC Podcast – the role of the Data Protection Officer 05 May 2026 In today’s data-driven world, organisations are entrusted with increasing volumes of personal data bringing with it significant responsibilities to ensure that such data is handled lawfully, ethically, and transparently. Failing to do so can expose organisations to GDPR […]
New Information and Data Protection Commissioner takes oath of office 27 April 2026 The newly appointed Information and Data Protection Commissioner, Dr Reno Borg, on 22 April 2026 took the oath of office, marking the commencement of a new five year term in accordance with the Data Protection Act (Cap. 586). Following the expiration […]
Statement of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner 23 April 2026 The Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC), Mr Ian Deguara, announces that his five-year mandate as Commissioner will end today, Thursday the 23rd of April 2026. By means of a notice published in the Government Gazette on the 17th of April 2026, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]