IDPC Publications Home | IDPC Publications 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 […] 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, […] Publications News LatestPublications 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 […] 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 […] European Commission releases analysis of stakeholder feedback on AI definitions and prohibited practices public consultations European Commission releases analysis of stakeholder feedback on AI definitions and prohibited practices public consultations 14 May 2025 The Commission published a report, prepared by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) for the EU AI Office, analysing stakeholder feedback from two recent public consultations. iStock Photo Getty Images + These consultations focused on two AI Act […] Upholding the fundamental right to data protection: a guide for EU co-legislators Upholding the fundamental right to data protection: a guide for EU co-legislators 14 May 2025 The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) recently published its Guidance for co-legislators, on key elements to consider when drafting legislative proposals and other acts that imply the processing of individuals’ personal data. With the Guidance,the EDPS provides practical guidance for the […] Simplification of record-keeping obligation: EDPB and EDPS adopt letter to EU Commission Simplification of record-keeping obligation: EDPB and EDPS adopt letter to EU Commission 09 May 2025 The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have adopted a letter, addressed to the European Commission, on the upcoming proposal on the simplification of record-keeping obligation under the GDPR, amounting to a targeted amendment of […] European Patent Organisation and extension of adequacy decisions for the UK: EDPB adopts opinions European Patent Organisation and extension of adequacy decisions for the UK: EDPB adopts opinions 06 May 2025 During its latest plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted an opinion on the European Commission’s draft adequacy decision under the GDPR concerning the European Patent Organisation (EPO). In addition, the Board adopted an opinion on the European Commission’s […] EDPB annual report 2024: protecting personal data in a changing landscape EDPB annual report 2024: protecting personal data in a changing landscape 22 April 2025 Brussels, 23 April - The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published its 2024 Annual Report. The report provides an overview of the EDPB work carried out in 2024 and reflects on important milestones, such as the adoption of the 2024-2027 strategy, […] Meta to Use Facebook and Instagram Personal Data for AI Training – GDPR rights and considerations Meta to Use Facebook and Instagram Personal Data for AI Training – GDPR rights and considerations 22 April 2025 Background From the end of May 2025, Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) plans to use data shared by adult users in Europe—including posts, photos, and comments, past and future—to train its artificial intelligence […] EDPB adopts guidelines on processing personal data through blockchains and is ready to cooperate with AI office on guidelines on AI Act and EU data protection law EDPB adopts guidelines on processing personal data through blockchains and is ready to cooperate with AI office on guidelines on AI Act and EU data protection law 15 April 2025 During its April 2025 plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted guidelines on processing of personal data through blockchain technologies. 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