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The EDPS is the European Union’s independent data protection authority. We monitor and ensure the protection of personal data and privacy when EU institutions and bodies process the personal information of individuals. We advise EU institutions and bodies on all matters relating to the processing of personal information. We are consulted by the EU legislator on proposals for legislation and new policy development. We also cooperate with national supervisory authorities and other supervisory bodies to improve consistency in protecting personal information. In our supervisory role, we monitor and ensure that the EU institutions comply with data protection rules. Source

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Newsletter Digest - Episode 21

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By Miriam Cakurdova, John McLean, John Mclean
| EDPS - European Data Protection Supervisor
This is the 21st episode of the Newsletter Digest. We step into four different dimensions of data protection: First, what does ongoing debate over the European Commission's Digital Omnibus package mean for the future of the EU digital landscape? Second, how are we working to protect sensitive health data as healthcare becomes more accessible across borders? What we think needs to happen before an AI chatbot goes live for the EU’s new visa application platform.
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Espresso with #EDPS: AI literacy

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What does it mean to be AI literate? And why does it matter for all of us? The first episode of our new video series "Espresso with the EDPS" by Secretary General, is now live!
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Hired by an algorithm: Data protection and AI regulation in modern HR practices

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The trainees of the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) are organising a conference exploring the growing role of artificial intelligence in modern recruitment and HR processes.
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Managing Shadow AI’s Hidden Data Breach Risk

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By Wojciech Wiewiórowski
| EDPS - European Data Protection Supervisor
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought undeniable opportunities for innovation and efficiency. However, a quiet phenomenon is unfolding, known as Shadow AI, which carries with it several considerable risks. When employees deploy unauthorised AI tools – ranging from generative chatbots and coding assistants to automated note-taking bots – without their organisation’s approval, they might inadvertently bypass critical data protection and security safeguards.
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EDPS Formal comments laying down rules as regards the detailed procedure for collecting data relating to CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles

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Print EDPS Formal comments laying down rules as regards the detailed procedure for collecting data relating to CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles
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Newsletter

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The European Commission's Digital Omnibus proposals dominated a high-level debate on Monday 8 June, as regulators, legislators and industry voices gathered to examine what is at stake for the GDPR, the AI Act and the broader EU digital rulebook.
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EDPS Opinion 11/2026 on the Proposal for a Directive as regards the placing on the market of genetically modified micro-organisms and the processing of organs

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CPDP 2026 closing remarks

| EDPS - European Data Protection Supervisor
The EDPS Annual Report 2025 looks back over a year when our work was characterised by the operationalisation of our expanding mandate, guided by our strategic principles: Foresight, Action and Solidarity. Consult the full Annual Report 2025 and its executive summary to get the full picture of our actions, monitoring activities, and new roles. • Follow the speech of the Supervisor before the LIBE Committee The digital future is here.
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EDPS Formal comments on the draft Commission Implementing Regulation on MyHealth@EU

| EDPS - European Data Protection Supervisor
The EDPS Annual Report 2025 looks back over a year when our work was characterised by the operationalisation of our expanding mandate, guided by our strategic principles: Foresight, Action and Solidarity. Consult the full Annual Report 2025 and its executive summary to get the full picture of our actions, monitoring activities, and new roles. • Follow the speech of the Supervisor before the LIBE Committee The digital future is here.
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EDPS Formal comments on the draft Delegated Regulation supplementing Directive (EU) 2024/2841 establishing the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities

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