IDPC Publications

EDPB and EDPS support streamlining AI Act implementation but call for stronger safeguards to protect fundamental rights

EDPB and EDPS support streamlining AI Act implementation but call for stronger safeguards to protect fundamental rights 21 January 2026 The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have adopted a Joint Opinion on the European Commission’s Proposal for the ‘Digital Omnibus on AI’. The Proposal seeks to simplify the implementation of certain harmonised […]

21
Jan

EDPB contributes to the LED evaluation and adopts recommendations on the application for Processor BCR

EDPB contributes to the LED evaluation and adopts recommendations on the application for Processor BCR 19 January 2026 During its latest plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted a report to support the European Commission’s evaluation of the Law Enforcement Directive (LED). The Commission has to submit its public report on the evaluation […]

19
Jan

New Episode: The IDPC Podcast – CCTV cameras

New Episode: The IDPC Podcast – CCTV cameras 12 January 2026 In this episode, we dive into one of the most popular subjects we receive queries about: CCTV cameras. With CCTVs increasingly used in homes and workplaces, many people remain unsure about what they can and cannot do, and how the GDPR applies. Our […]

12
Jan

IDPC delivers keynote at MDIA conference to the education community

IDPC delivers keynote at MDIA conference to the education community 31 December 2025 Dr Marco Fagnano, legal counsel at the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC), delivered a keynote at a conference organised by the MDIA, titled "Ethics by Design: Shaping the AI Future", held at the Chaplain's Hall, Kalkara, beneath the national Esplora […]

31
Dec

GDPR: if a body camera is used during a ticket inspection, certain information must be provided immediately to the passenger concerned

GDPR: if a body camera is used during a ticket inspection, certain information must be provided immediately to the passenger concerned 29 December 2025 The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that when data obtained by means of body cameras are collected directly from the data subject, that data subject must […]

29
Dec

New Episode: The IDPC Podcast – Data Protection Rights

New Episode: The IDPC Podcast – Data Protection Rights 10 December 2025 In this episode, we sit down with Kathleen Xerri, Chief Legal Counsel at the IDPC, for an in-depth discussion on one of the cornerstones of modern data protection: data subject rights. In today’s digital world, these rights empower individuals and ensure that […]

10
Dec

EDPB gives recommendations to make online shopping more respectful of users’ privacy, discusses the Digital Omnibus proposal and appoints new Deputy Chair

EDPB gives recommendations to make online shopping more respectful of users’ privacy, discusses the Digital Omnibus proposal and appoints new Deputy Chair 04 December 2025 During its latest plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted recommendations on the legal basis for requiring the creation of user accounts on e-commerce websites. In addition, the […]

04
Dec

Strengthening data protection worldwide: EDPB meets with the countries and organisation with an adequacy decision

Strengthening data protection worldwide: EDPB meets with the countries and organisation with an adequacy decision 03 December 2025 As part of its December’s plenary meeting held on 2 December 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) held an online meeting with Commissioners and representatives of Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) from the countries and the […]

03
Dec

Data protection: the operator of an online marketplace is responsible for the processing of personal data contained in advertisements published on its platform

Data protection: the operator of an online marketplace is responsible for the processing of personal data contained in advertisements published on its platform 02 December 2025 According to a judgement delivered on 2 December 2025 by the European Court of Justice in the case Russmedia Digital and Inform Media Press, EU law obliges the […]

02
Dec

IDPC at the European Case Handling Workshop 2025 in Prishtina, Kosova

IDPC at the European Case Handling Workshop 2025 in Prishtina, Kosova 01 December 2025 Legal and European Affairs Senior Officer Penelope Micallef Vassallo and Legal Counsel Sasha Muscat attended the European Case Handling Workshop (ECHW2025) which was held in Prishtina, Kosova, between 17 and 19 November 2025. The ECHW2025 was hosted for the first […]

01
Dec

IDPC delivers presentation at event organised by the MFHEA to national accrediting bodies of warranted professions

IDPC delivers presentation at event organised by the MFHEA to national accrediting bodies of warranted professions 27 November 2025 Dr Marco Fagnano, legal counsel at the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC), delivered a focused presentation this week to representatives of various national accrediting bodies responsible for overseeing warranted or licensed professions. The session […]