European Parliament

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November 7, 2025

EU Parliament Approves Expanded Europol Biometric Data Use

The EU Parliament’s LIBE Committee approved a proposal to expand Europol’s biometric data processing, sparking privacy concerns ahead of the full plenary vote.

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October 30, 2025

MEPs back new procedures for faster GDPR cross-border enforcement

New EU rules set deadlines and streamlined procedures for cross-border GDPR enforcement, strengthen complainant rights, and promote early consensus among national data protection authorities.

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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.

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.

August 22, 2024

noyb lodges complaints against EU Parliament over data breach

A data breach in the European Parliament’s recruitment platform, PEOPLE, compromised sensitive information of over 8,000 individuals, raising concerns about security measures and GDPR compliance.

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April 26, 2024

MEPs want to enhance customers’ control over their financial data

MEPs propose new rules for access to financial data in the EU to enhance customer control and innovation in financial services.

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April 26, 2024

MEPS approve EU Health Data Space

MEPs approved the establishment of a European Health Data Space to enhance citizens’ access to their health data, promote secure data sharing, and safeguard privacy.

April 26, 2024

EU extends CSAM rules until April 2026

MEPs have endorsed a temporary extension of the e-Privacy derogation to allow the detection of online child sexual abuse material until April 2026, aiming to harmonize reporting on measures taken by companies.