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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. A blockchain is […]
IDPC issues FAQs on Management of Employee Email Accounts (Post-Departure) 11 April 2025 The IDPC has published a set of FAQs on the management of employee email Accounts once an employee leaves an organisation. When this happens, questions often arise regarding the appropriate management of their work email account. While employers have a legitimate interest […]
Commission sets course for Europe’s AI leadership with an ambitious AI Continent Action Plan 09 April 2025 The European Commission has presented an AI Continent Action Plan to make Europe a global leader in AI, boost its innovation capabilities and encourage adoption. As set out by President von der Leyen at the AI Action Summit […]