IDPC Publications

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 […]

09
Jun

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, […]

06
Jun

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 […]

05
Jun

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 […]

30
May

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 […]

29
May

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 […]

26
May

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, […]

21
May

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 […]