New episode on the Digital Identity Wallets is out! miriam Tue, 03/03/2026 - 14:58 Thu, 03/05/2026 - 12:00

TechDispatch Talks explores the intersection of technology, data protection, and privacy. In this episode we discuss how Digital Identity Wallets could transform the way we prove who we are online and offline. Could it reduce data oversharing and profiling while also examining the real privacy and security risks? Join us to know more about Digital Identity Wallets.

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Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy francesco Mon, 02/23/2026 - 11:05 Mon, 02/23/2026 - 12:00

The EDPS is among the 61 signatories of a Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery issued by data protection authorities from the Global Privacy Assembly.

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Data takes flight: Navigating privacy at the airport lisa Thu, 02/19/2026 - 08:23 Thu, 02/19/2026 - 12:00

On 12 February 2026, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) Trainees organised the conference Data takes flight: Navigating privacy at the airport. The conference focused on what happens to personal data when travelling by air and encouraged a critical and informed discussion about data protection, security, and the usage of personal data in this context.

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Blog post: Advancing into Practice: Third Meeting of the AI Act Correspondents Network ileanjoh Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:45 Wed, 02/18/2026 - 12:00

As the EU institutions continue to work to implement the AI Act, a new blog post from EDPS Wojciech Wiewiórowski reflects on the third meeting of the AI Act Correspondents Network.

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Extension of interim rules to combat child sexual abuse online must address shortcomings and prevent indiscriminate scanning ileanjoh Tue, 02/17/2026 - 12:23 Tue, 02/17/2026 - 12:00

The EDPS has published its Opinion on the Proposal to extend Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 regarding interim rules on combatting child sexual abuse online.

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EDPS strengthens DPO role ileanjoh Fri, 02/13/2026 - 10:04 Fri, 02/13/2026 - 12:00

New guidance and binding rules to protect DPO independence across EU institutions.

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EDPB-EDPS Joint Opinion on Digital Omnibus miriam Wed, 02/11/2026 - 14:08 Wed, 02/11/2026 - 12:00

EDPB and EDPS support simplification and competitiveness while raising key concerns. On 10 February 2026, the Joint Opinion on the Proposal for a Regulation as regards the simplification of the digital legislative framework (Digital Omnibus) was adopted.

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Happy Data Protection Day 2026! agnieszka Mon, 01/26/2026 - 15:55 Wed, 01/28/2026 - 12:00

Every year on 28 January, we celebrate Data Protection Day. This date marks the anniversary of the Council of Europe’s Convention 108, the first binding international law securing individuals' rights to protection of their personal data.

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EDPB-EDPS Joint Press Release miriam Wed, 01/21/2026 - 13:49 Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:00

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

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TechSonar Podcasts lisa Thu, 01/08/2026 - 14:28 Mon, 01/12/2026 - 12:00

In this podcast series we are observing 6 AI trends from the TechSonar 2025-2026: covering agentic AI, AI companions, automated proctoring, AI-driven personalised learning, coding assistants, and confidential computing. 

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EDPS supports targeted VAT data access to fight fraud at EU level, warns against blurring administrative and criminal boundaries miriam Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:26 Thu, 01/08/2026 - 12:00

Read the Press Release on the EDPS' support of the targeted VAT data access to fight fraud at EU level, while warning against blurring administrative and criminal boundaries.

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EDPS Newsletter is out! miriam Mon, 12/22/2025 - 10:23 Mon, 12/22/2025 - 12:00

With Christmas and a new year just around the corner, there is still time for one more catch-up on all things European data protection. In this issue, we have: horizon-scanning releases looking at emerging tech, a look at recent international meetings between data protection authorities, and privacy-focused events to kick off your 2026.

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5 (good) reasons for an EDPS audit klaudia Thu, 12/18/2025 - 17:17 Fri, 01/09/2026 - 12:00

Read the blogpost on audits in practice: a predictable and proportionate tool supporting compliance, risk management and trust across EU institutions.

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TechDispatch: Digital Identity Wallet francesco Tue, 12/16/2025 - 14:36 Tue, 12/16/2025 - 12:00

New TechDispatch publication on Digital Identity Wallet: The path towards a data protection by design and by default approach

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Data takes flight: Navigating privacy at the airport lisa Mon, 12/15/2025 - 15:21 Thu, 02/12/2026 - 12:00

On 12 February 2026, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) Trainees organise the conference Data takes flight: Navigating privacy at the airport. The conference will raise awareness about what happens to personal data when traveling by air and encourage a critical and informed discussion about data protection, security, and the usage of personal data in this context.

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Preparing the EU public administration for the AI Act francesco Thu, 12/04/2025 - 09:31 Thu, 12/04/2025 - 12:00

The EDPS publishes the High-Risk AI Systems Mapping Report in European Institutions, Agencies and Bodies.

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A day at the EDPS with representatives from the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership Region klaudia Wed, 12/03/2025 - 16:53 Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:00

EDPS hosts data protection authorities from Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions for a day of operational exchanges.

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57th EDPS–DPO Meeting: Strengthening Compliance and Practice Across the EU Institutions miriam Thu, 11/27/2025 - 15:34 Fri, 11/28/2025 - 12:00

Blogpost on the 57th EDPS-DPO Meeting by Thomas Zerdick, Acting Secretary-General and Head of Supervision and Enforcement Unit.

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Read our Newsletter 116! miriam Tue, 11/25/2025 - 15:34 Wed, 11/26/2025 - 12:00

We are back and there is a lot to catch up on! Read on for events to register for; new EDPS publications and Opinions on AI and transatlantic data sharing; reflections on events on cross-border data protection, privacy tech and the AI Act; news on EDPS oversight of EU border systems; an update on a key court judgement; and more.

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TechSonar Report 2025 lisa Tue, 11/25/2025 - 10:02 Tue, 11/25/2025 - 12:00

The TechSonar report 2025-2026 explores six trends: agentic AI, AI companions, automated proctoring, AI-driven personalised learning, coding assistants and confidential computing.

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