EDPS publishes its Annual Report 2023
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), Wojciech Wiewiórowski, has published Annual Rport 2023. Presenting the Annual Report to the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs, Wiewiórowski emphasized the significance of international and cross-border cooperation in enhancing data protection standards across the EU and beyond.
This year, the focus was on addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence (AI), advocating for a human-centric approach in AI regulation, notably through the AI Act, and leading initiatives like the 45th Global Privacy Assembly Resolution on Generative Artificial Intelligence Systems.
The EDPS also raised concerns about the potential risks associated with the proposed Regulation on Child Sexual Abuse Material, which could lead to widespread surveillance. By inspecting the processing of personal data by Frontex in Lesbos, Greece, the EDPS demonstrated its commitment to protecting the privacy of vulnerable individuals at the EU’s borders. This action underscores the importance of safeguarding personal information, especially for those who may be disproportionately affected by its misuse.
Looking forward, the EDPS has invested in technology monitoring and innovation to ensure that the development of new technologies aligns with the EU’s data protection principles. By fostering the creation and use of IT services that embody these principles, the EDPS aims to direct technological advancement in a way that respects privacy. As the EDPS approaches its 20th anniversary in 2024, Wiewiórowski views this milestone as an opportunity to reflect on the interplay between data protection, technology, policy, and other sectors, preparing to face the challenges of the next two decades.
Source: EDPS Annual Report: adaptability in a changing world
