IDPC Publications Home | IDPC Publications EDPB adopts final version of Guidelines on facial recognition technology in the area of law enforcement EDPB adopts final version of Guidelines on facial recognition technology in the area of law enforcement 17th May 2023 Following public consultation, the EDPB has adopted a final version of its Guidelines on facial recognition technology in the area of law enforcement. The guidelines provide guidance to EU and national lawmakers, as well as to […] IDPC launches Freedom of Information – Online complaints form The IDPC has today launched an online form which will facilitate the process for applicants to lodge an FOI complaint against the decision of a public authority following a request for access to information made pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act. The online form is accessible here. In addition, the IDPC has created a […] Publications News LatestPublications EDPB Launches Data Protection Guide for small business EDPB Launches Data Protection Guide for small business 27th April 2023 The EDPB has launched a Data Protection Guide to help small business owners on their way to become more data protection compliant. The Guide aims to raise awareness about the GDPR and to provide practical information to SMEs about GDPR compliance in an […] EDPB resolves dispute on transfers by Meta and creates task force on Chat GPT EDPB resolves dispute on transfers by Meta and creates task force on Chat GPT Brussels, 13 April - The EDPB adopted a dispute resolution decision on the basis of Art. 65 GDPR concerning a draft decision of the IE DPA on the legality of data transfers to the United States by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited […] Functionalities of Schengen Information System as of 2023 March 2023 Functionalities of SIS as of 2023 Sharing information New categories of alerts and more data are shared through SIS, ensuring that more complete and more reliable information is available to the authorities in countries that use SIS. Biometrics From March 2023, SIS contains the following types of biometrics to confirm and verify the […] Launch of coordinated enforcement on role of Data Protection Officers Launch of coordinated enforcement on role of Data Protection Officers. Brussels, 15 March 2023 The European Data Protection Board has kicked off its 2023 coordinated enforcement action. Throughout the year, 26 Data Protection Authorities (DPA) across the EEA (including EDPS) will take part in the CEF 2023 on the designation and position of data protection […] IDPC to host British, Irish and Islands Data Protection Authorities 2023 annual meeting IDPC to host British, Irish and Islands Data Protection Authorities 2023 annual meeting The forum, which brings together ten data protection authorities from two continents, will take place in Malta next June. 10th March 2023 The British, Irish and Islands’ Data Protection Authorities (“BIIDPA”) is network that links the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda, the Cayman […] EDPB welcomes improvements under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, but concerns remain. Brussels, 28 February - The EDPB adopted its opinion on the draft adequacy decision regarding the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. The EDPB welcomes substantial improvements such as the introduction of requirements embodying the principles of necessity and proportionality for U.S. intelligence gathering of data and the new redress mechanism for EU data subjects. At the […] IDPC issues Accreditation Requirements for Code of Conduct Monitoring Bodies IDPC issues Accreditation Requirements for Code of Conduct Monitoring Bodies 17th January 2023 The GDPR encourages the drawing-up of sector-specific rules intended to contribute to the proper application of the GDPR, whilst taking into account the peculiarity of certain industries and the needs of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. These rules are referred to as […] IDPC and Gibraltar Regulatory Authority sign memorandum of understanding IDPC and Gibraltar Regulatory Authority sign memorandum of understanding IDPC signs Cooperation Agreement with Data Protection Commissioner of Albania On the margins of the 69th Plenary meeting of the European Data Protection Board, which took place in Brussels on the 12th September 2022, the IDPC and Information and Data Protection Commissioner of Albania (Komisioner për të Drejtën e Informimit dhe Mbrojtjen e të Dhënave Personale) signed a cooperation agreement. Load More
