Category: Publications

German Federal Supervisory Authority imposes administrative fines in the amount of €15m and €30m as well as a reprimand on Vodafone

German Federal Supervisory Authority imposes administrative fines in the amount of €15m and €30m as well as a reprimand on Vodafone 11 June 2025 The German Federal Supervisory Authority (SA) launched investigations regarding Vodafone GmbH’s partner agencies and its online service portal after having received external information outside of any complaints. As a result, the […]

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IDPC delivers technical-focused seminar on data protection and AI to technical experts

IDPC delivers technical-focused seminar on data protection and AI to technical experts 09 June 2025 The Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC), represented by legal counsel Dr Marco Fagnano, delivered a seminar to technical experts, held at the MDIA, focusing on the regulatory implications of AI from a data protection perspective, with a view to […]

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EDPB publishes final version of guidelines on data transfers to third country authorities and SPE training material on AI and data protection

EDPB publishes final version of guidelines on data transfers to third country authorities and SPE training material on AI and data protection 06 June 2025 During its latest plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted the final version of its guidelines on Art.48 GDPR about data transfers to third country authorities, after public consultation. In addition, […]

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Interview with Privacy Laws & Business – Malta’s DPA backs EU GDPR record-keeping simplification

Interview with Privacy Laws & Business – Malta’s DPA backs EU GDPR record-keeping simplification 05 June 2025 The Information and Data Commissioner (IDPC) Ian Deguara as well Cynthia Duncan – IDPC’s Senior Legal Counsel – were interviewed by Stewart and Merrill Dresner  from the publication Privacy Laws & Business. This is the full text of […]

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IDPC publishes Employment Sector FAQs

IDPC publishes Employment Sector FAQs 30 May 2025 The Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) of Malta published a useful set of FAQs relating to the employment sector. These FAQs seek to address common questions which employers may have about their data protection obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679, particularly in relation […]

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Migration management: data protection is one of the last lines of defence for vulnerable individuals

Migration management: data protection is one of the last lines of defence for vulnerable individuals 29 May 2025   The EDPS published on 28 May 2025 an Opinion on the Proposal for a Regulation establishing a common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the EU. The objective of the Proposal is to ensure […]

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IDPC participates in panel to discuss data protection and AI in Employment and Recruitment contexts

IDPC participates in panel to discuss data protection and AI in Employment and Recruitment contexts 21 May 2025 ‘AI in Employment: Balancing Risk, Reward, and Responsibility’ was the theme of a panel that Dr Marco Fagnano, legal counsel at the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC), took part in at the MDIA’s Digital Innovation Hub […]

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IDPC raises awareness on AI data protection concerns for students including higher education settings

IDPC raises awareness on AI data protection concerns for students including higher education settings 21 May 2025 Dr Marco Fagnano, legal counsel at the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC), delivered a presentation at the MDIA’s Digital Innovation Hub (DiHubMT), offering guidance to licensed higher education stakeholders on the use of AI systems in admissions, […]

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Commission seeks feedback on the guidelines on protection of minors online under the Digital Services Act

Commission seeks feedback on the guidelines on protection of minors online under the Digital Services Act 19 May 2025 The European Commission is seeking feedback on the guidelines on the protection of minors online under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The deadline for the public feedback is 10 June 2025. The guidelines aim to support […]

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Interview with MLex – Malta’s privacy watchdog set to become market surveillance authority for AI Act

Interview with MLex – Malta’s privacy watchdog set to become market surveillance authority for AI Act 15 May 2025 The Information and Data Commissioner (IDPC) Ian Deguara was interviewed by Matthew Newman of regulatory news portal MLex during the recently-held Privacy Symposium in Venice. During the interview, Mr Deguara said that Malta’s Information and Data […]

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