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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]