opinion

July 10, 2025

EDPB and EDPS Back GDPR Changes to Ease Administrative Burden

The EDPB and EDPS support the Proposal to simplify GDPR record-keeping rules by raising the employee threshold to 750 and extending measures to small mid-cap enterprises.

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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.

January 29, 2025

Swedish Authority Urges GDPR Review to Support Tech Growth

The Swedish Data Protection Authority calls for a GDPR review to balance privacy protection and technological progress, addressing privacy concerns in law enforcement and workplaces.

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January 28, 2025

Experts disagree with Europol chief’s request for encryption back door

Experts warn that backdoors in encryption compromise security, risking privacy for all, amid calls for police access to encrypted messages.

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December 19, 2024

EDPB Adopts Opinion on Personal Data Use for AI Model Development

The EDPB’s opinion clarifies the use of personal data in AI development, focusing on anonymity, legitimate interest, and the consequences of unlawful data processing.

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October 14, 2024

EDPB Issues Opinion on Processor and Sub-Processor Obligations Under GDPR

The EDPB’s recent opinion clarifies controllers’ obligations regarding processors and sub-processors under the EU GDPR, emphasizing the need for transparency and compliance.

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June 10, 2024

The EDPB adopted an Opinion on facial recognition technology use at airports, emphasizing the need for privacy protection and control over biometric data.