EDPS

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October 30, 2025

EDPS Revises Generative AI Guidance for EU Institutions

EDPS updated guidance strengthens data protection rules for generative AI used by EU institutions, adding a practical compliance checklist and clearer controller/processor responsibilities.

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September 2, 2025

EU Ombudsman Receives Complaints over EDPS Selection Process

Ombudsman complaints and a Parliament–Council split have prolonged the appointment of the next EDPS, centering on independence concerns over a Commission insider versus continuity with the incumbent.

August 14, 2025

EDPS closes proceedings after Commission fixes Microsoft 365 data protection issues

EDPS finds the European Commission’s Microsoft 365 use compliant with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 after contractual, technical and organisational measures addressed purpose limitation, transfers and disclosures.

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July 25, 2025

European Commission Accused of Rigging EDPS Selection

The European Commission is accused of rigging the selection process for the European Data Protection Supervisor, compromising independence and transparency.

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May 29, 2025

EDPS Issues Opinion on Proposal for EU Return System of Illegal Third-Country Nationals

he EDPS calls for strong data protection safeguards in the EU’s common return system for third-country nationals to protect vulnerable individuals’ privacy and rights.

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May 10, 2025

EDPS Rejects European Investment Bank Data Transfers to India Over GDPR Issues

EU data watchdog blocks routine personal data transfers to India, citing insufficient data protection under India’s yet-to-be-implemented DPDP Act.

April 24, 2025

EDPS Annual Report 2024: Future Data Protection and GDPR Enforcement

The EDPS 2024 Annual Report highlights efforts to strengthen GDPR enforcement, promote transparency, and balance innovation with privacy across the EU.

April 8, 2025

Council and Parliament to break EDPS deadlock with parallel vote

The upcoming vote for EDPS Wojciech Wiewiórowski’s re-election is crucial for EU privacy oversight and institutional integrity.

February 13, 2025

EU Struggles to Appoint Next European Data Protection Supervisor

EU lawmakers struggle to agree on the next European Data Protection Supervisor, with Parliament and member states backing different candidates, delaying a decision until March.

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January 16, 2025

EDPS Proposes Digital Clearinghouse 2.0 for Enhanced EU Regulatory Cooperation

EDPS introduces Digital Clearinghouse 2.0 to enhance cooperation and consistency in enforcing EU digital market regulations for better data protection.