IDPC Publications

IDPC to participate in European Blockchain Sandbox third cohort of dialogues

IDPC to participate in European Blockchain Sandbox third cohort of dialogues 07 July 2025 The Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) of Malta has been confirmed as one of the participants amongst various EU regulators for the voluntary European Blockchain Sandbox (EBS), now for a third time, with this EBS third cohort […]

07
Jul

The Helsinki Statement on enhanced clarity, support and engagement

The Helsinki Statement on enhanced clarity, support and engagement 03 July 2025 At a high-level meeting in Helsinki on 1–2 July 2025, which was attended by Commissioner Ian Deguara, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted a landmark Statement on enhanced clarity, support and engagement. The Statement outlines new initiatives to make GDPR compliance easier, […]

03
Jul

IDPC legal counsel flags AI concerns in gaming sector at MDIA Panel

IDPC legal counsel flags AI concerns in gaming sector at MDIA Panel 30 June 2025 During a MDIA’s DiHubMT panel, Dr Marco Fagnano, Legal Counsel at Malta’s Information & Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC), highlighted the developing concerns of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the gaming sector. AI, on the one hand, promises great returns and rewards […]

30
Jun

IDPC participates in BIIDPA Guernsey 2025

IDPC participates in BIIDPA Guernsey 2025 27 June 2025 The Information and Data Protection Commissioner Ian Deguara as well as legal counsel Sasha Muscat this week participated in the British, Irish and Islands Data Protection Authorities (BIIDPA) annual meeting, which was hosted by the Bailiwick of Guernsey’s Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA). […]

27
Jun

Commission launches public consultation on high-risk AI systems

European Commission launches public consultation on high-risk AI systems 25 June 2025 The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather input on implementing the AI Act's rules on high-risk AI systems. The consultation will collect practical examples and clarify issues relating to high-risk AI systems. This feedback will be taken into account […]

25
Jun

Commissioner participates in panel discussion organised by MITLA on FRIA

Commissioner participates in panel discussion organised by MITLA on FRIA 25 June 2025 The Information and Data Protection Commissioner Ian Deguara participated in the panel discussion during the MITLA (Malta IT Law Association) Annual Conference, "Legal Horizons: AI, Fundamental Rights, and the Future of Digital Law", which was held recently. Mr Deguara had the […]

25
Jun

Data protection: Council and European Parliament reach deal to make cross-border GDPR enforcement work better for citizens

Data protection: Council and European Parliament reach deal to make cross-border GDPR enforcement work better for citizens 17 June 2025 The Council, represented by the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU, and the European Parliament secured a provisional deal on a new law which will improve cooperation between national data protection authorities […]

17
Jun

The European Commission publishes the Generative AI Outlook Report 2025

The European Commission publishes the Generative AI Outlook Report 2025 16 June 2025 Generative AI (GenAI) could significantly boost innovation and productivity across key sectors in the EU, from healthcare to education and the cultural and creative industries, according to a new scientific report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC). AdobeStock © Supatman […]

16
Jun

Commissioner participates in a panel discussion entitled ‘Navigating the New EU AI Act: Implications for gambling operators’

Commissioner participates in a panel discussion entitled ‘Navigating the New EU AI Act: Implications for gambling operators' 12 June 2025 On 10 June 2025, the Commissioner participated in a panel discussion entitled ‘Navigating the New EU AI Act: Implications for gambling operators’. The panel was organised and chaired by WH Partners as part of the […]

12
Jun

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 […]

11
Jun

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 […]