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This time, we took a look at three important developments: a new strategic document setting out how we plan to supervise AI across EU public administration, a joint opinion on Europe’s cybersecurity package, and another joint opinion on the proposed European Biotech Act and what it means for health data. We have also got a couple of dates to put in your calendar before we sign off: EU Open Day on 9 May 2026 and the High-Level Debate: “From Omnibus to Opportunity: Driving Data Protection and Innovation” on 8 June 2026.

Today, we are focusing on three key developments shaping the future of data protection in Europe: the AI Act moving into practice, new regulatory proposals where fundamental rights are at stake, and fresh moves to strengthen data protection governance inside EU institutions.

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. This year, each EU Member State will offer at least one official European Digital Identity Wallet. Instead of swimming in dozens of passwords or relying on ‘Log in with’ platforms, we could use one secure wallet on our phone to store digital credentials - from our ID, driving license to university diplomas or gym card - and share only what is necessary with a high level of cybersecurity. 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. For more information read the publication.

As their five-month traineeship at the EDPS comes to an end, three of the October 2025 Blue Book Trainees take over our podcast, #EDPSonAir, to reflect on their experience inside the EU institutions. In this special episode, they look back on their journey: What is it really like to be a Blue Book trainee? Which projects did they work on? What happens behind the scenes at the EDPS? And where did their paths begin before joining us? As a highlight, they share insights into the organisation of their own conference “Data takes flight: Navigating privacy at the airport”.

On 28 January 2026, together with Council of Europe we celebrated the signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding treaty protecting privacy in the digital age. On that day we co-organised a one-day event focused on new frontiers in data protection. The conference was truly about connection between people, ideas and our data-driven society. This special episode was done in collaboration with the privacy expert Jennifer Crama. The podcast titled 'Data & The City' makes complex topics related to data protection accessible and refreshingly human, exploring how digital rules shape the way we live, work, shop, and connect, proving that, in the digital age, privacy is not just legal text, but a lifestyle choice. With our great line-up of speakers, we reflected on the key takeaways from the sessions and the conversations they sparked. Have a listen. More info find here: https://data-protection-day.eu/

Do AI-driven personalised learning systems empower students? Or do they turn education into continuous monitoring and profiling? How much autonomy do learners have when algorithms decide what comes next? As concerns about children’s rights, bias, consent and inequality grow, this episode explores, with our expert Saskia Keskpaik , where the ethical and legal boundaries should be drawn. This episode is one of a series 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. Better tune in.

As data increasingly moves to the cloud, can we really trust who has access to it while it is being processed? Does protecting data ‘in use’ fundamentally change long-standing security or does it simply shift the risk elsewhere? As confidential computing technology converges with AI and privacy-enhancing tools, questions around trust, control and hardware dependency become crucial. The promises, limits and real-world implications of confidential computing are explored in this episode with Massimo Attoresi. This episode is one of a series 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. Better tune in.

What happens when exams are no longer overseen by people but by our webcams and microphones? Who truly benefits from automated proctoring and who is placed at greater risk by bias, surveillance or data misuse? How does outsourcing exam integrity to AI reshape fairness and accessibility? Xabier Lareo joins us to discuss how to balance exam integrity and efficiency with fundamental rights to data protection and privacy. This episode is one of a series 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. Better tune in.

What if a machine listens, remembers and cares like a friend or even a loved one? Who benefits most from digital intimacy and who is most at risk? Does ‘data extraction through intimacy’ reshape our behaviour and self-determination? Can we draw ethical and legal lines? We will discuss these and other questions raised around privacy, consent and influence with Vítor Bernardo. This episode is one of a series 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. Better tune in.

How are AI-powered coding assistants transforming software development? Will greater accessibility lead to new data protection challenges? Can organisations and service providers build stronger governance and privacy-by-design into coding assistants? With our guest, Laura Hernandez, we will decode the key risks, responsibilities and opportunities behind AI coding assistants. This episode is one of a series 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. Better tune in.

What happens to control, accountability and data protection when AI reasons, plans and decides for us? Does agentic AI really need access to large amounts of personal data? To what extent do biases influence Agentic AI in its decisions? Andy Goldstein joins us to steer the conversation on the risks that emerge as these autonomous systems increasingly coordinate tasks, learn from experiences and act across various fields with minimum input from us. This episode is one of a series 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. Better tune in.

On today’s episode - the final instalment in 2025 - we’re bringing you the latest developments in AI governance, important changes in the digital reality of EU borders, and finally, we look to the future, covering regulatory cooperation, upcoming events, and EDPS research on digital identity wallets and human oversight of advanced AI systems. So, grab your coffee, and let’s dive in.

TechDispatch Talks explores the intersection of technology, data protection, and privacy. In this episode, we look at how two centuries of technological progress have reshaped society. From the first mechanised production lines to today’s autonomous systems, automation has steadily transformed the way we live, work, and connect with one another. With advances in Artificial Intelligence, powered by deep learning and transformer architectures, automation now extends across healthcare, finance, defence, transportation, and public administration, raising new opportunities and challenges for privacy and data protection. Check the publication and the video Podcast .

This episode is a step into the different dimensions of data protection. First, we’ll talk about privacy as a valuable way to protecting some of the most vulnerable groups of society. From discussing the EU’s borders with the roll out of the Entry-Exit System to enforcement of data protection: emphasising on the importance of teamwork and a data protection checklist. Moreover, we’ll finish off this episode with a peek into tech. Have a listen.

EDPS presents a brand new episode of TechDispatch Talks, a series to help you understand new and emerging technologies, their opportunities but also privacy challenges. In this episode: Is Federated Learning a privacy-friendly way to train AI Models? Listen and Watch Now.

In this episode we will travel across the world. Starting with imagination of a world where global rules for digital trade and e-commerce exist. For our next international stop, we turn our focus to Southeast Asia — specifically, the European Union’s evolving trade relations with Singapore. Zooming in on automated decision-making processes back in the EU. More to dive in. Have a listen!

Curious about what happened this month? Dive into our latest Newsletter Digest, where we cover some exciting updates! In this episode, we discuss a micro-targeting campaign organised by the European Commission, an investigation into EPSO’s remote testing practices, and the growing concerns around the sharing of personal data between Frontex and Europol. Tune in to stay informed!

We had a chance to interview Jan Philipp Albrecht with whom we touched upon topics regarding new regulations of digital platforms (DSA & DMA), shared views on the European Data Union Strategy proposed by the EU Commission President and how to balance data sharing privacy with addition on the impact of digital sovereignty on data protection. Are you curious about what Jan’s crystal ball says about the future trends in digital societies and their privacy implications? Have a listen!

The 20 Talks features interesting insights with Peter J. Hustinx, the first European Data protection Supervisor (2004-2015). We reflect on his tenure shaping the EDPS into an influential authority and discuss the evolution of EU privacy regulations from the Directive 95/46 to the GDPR and the Digital Rule Book. We will not miss the EU's role in the global data protection landscape, the challenges and opportunities posed by advancements. Dive in with us!

In this interview we explore with Eliška Pírková how so called "super election year" grew concerns about big tech's influence on democracy, freedom of expression and privacy. Diving deeper into a new EU mandate, digital rights battles like algorithmic transparency, disinformation and GDPR enforcement will take center stage. Balancing freedom of expression and data protection is crucial to ensure a democratic resilience. Have a listen what is her future prognosis according to Eliška.

New episode of 20 Talks welcomes Ségolène Martin, cofounder of Kantify and an award-winning leader in AI innovation. Ms Martin discusses the transformative power of AI in healthcare her groundbreaking technology for drug discovery and the role of data privacy in advancing AI. Together we address challenges like algorithm bias and how AI could shape our health lives in 20 years.

Next special Talk welcomes Ms Katherine Race Brin, Chief Privacy Officer at the World Bank, interviewed by Wojciech Wiewiórowski, European Data Protection Supervisor. The discussion explores the evolving challenges and responsibilities of international organisations which balances data usage with privacy principles to tackle global issues such as poverty alleviation. Together they discuss the role of AI in organisations, the implications of the EU AI Act and the future of digital societies.

In this episode, we welcome one of the most influential privacy activist and lawyer, Max Schrems. The hot topics of our discussions will touch upon a culture of enforcement of the data protection rules in Europe, new possibilities of collective mechanisms, what AI can do for privacy and much more. Do you want to listen Max's thoughts? Have a listen now!

Artificial Intelligence tools have the potential to bring new opportunities and enhance productivity across a variety of sectors and fields including the EU institutions. But, AI tools also present risks; for example, if misused, vulnerable people may be exploited. In this special episode of the Newsletter Digest, we explore the EDPS’ plans for AI and how to use it ethically and responsibly to safeguard the fundamental rights to privacy and data protection. You can also watch this episode here.

Our next edition of 20 Talks is with Dr. Michaela Musilová. With a strong background in planetary science and a passion for the search for life beyond Earth, our guest has been instrumental in advancing research on extreme environments, often considered analogs for other planets. We seek to understand the benefit and the challenges posed by new technologies in the field of space exploration.

October is the European CyberSecurity Month! In this bonus episode #3, we would like to welcome two cybersecurity experts, Prokopios Drogkaris, ENISA Cybersecurity Expert and Deputy Data Protection Officer and Georgios Kotsakis, EDPS Local Information Security Officer. Together we discuss all-things cybersecurity, data breaches and how to keep your information and your organisations safe online. More interesting topics in the podcast.

The 12th episode of 20 Talks explores various topics from whistleblowing, safety of children in online word to the Digital Services Act principles and more with our distinguished guest, Frances Haugen. She shares her experience as a whistleblower, and emphasises the importance of having robust rules for protecting individuals in such a vulnerable situation, with privacy protections ranking high among them. The EU has frameworks in place to achieve these objectives, but we will need to see how well they withstand the tests of time and practice. More interesting insights in the interview. Watch with us!

In a new episode of 20 Talks, we welcome our next guest. Amba Kak is co-executive director of AI Now Institute and she brings brilliant and inspiring insights on AI in relation to data protection and competition law, with a particular focus on the societal impact of technology.

In this episode, we welcome Hellen Mukiri-Smith, Researcher and Advisor on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights at Amnesty Tech. Her expertise brings a wealth of knowledge and experience focusing on state surveillance and usage of modern technologies. We expand the discussion to development of data protection law in other countries outside of European Union. Would you like to know more? Have a listen to this episode. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

Newsletter Digest brings some of the work we do to shape a safer digital future. In this episode we discover news and updates on Artificial Intelligence, highlight key point of IPEN workshop on human oversight of automated decision making, how can authorities combat crime and protect people's personal information and much more on neurodata. Don't miss our tip and trick of September.

What is neurodata? How is it accessed and processed? And more importantly, what are the benefits and challenges of processing this type of information. These are the topics of the third episode of TechDispatch Talks. Joining us to discuss the topic of neurodata are Ms Marta Beltrán Pardo, Chief of the Scientific Unit at the Spanish Data Protection Authority and Xabier Lareo, Head of Sector Technology Monitoring and Foresight at the EDPS. Extra clips 1:20 and 4:19 retrieved © Human Brain Project (HBP)

20 Talk presents our exclusive guest, Mr Paul Ash. We discuss various topics concerning the Christchurch Call and its approach to privacy and data protection, perspectives on technological developments and its role in setting international standards for data protection while tackling online harm. Do you want to know how they address privacy concerns when cooperating with tech companies to counter online extremism and balancing the need for effective online content moderation? Have a listen now. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

In this monthly episode of the Newsletter Digest we present you with the EDPS Summit Bulletin, what is the role of data protection officers in shaping a safer digital environment, sustainable fishing and aquaculture and more on our upcoming event. Happy listening!

Let’s explore in this episode of the Newsletter Digest the following topics: AI in the EU institutions; European Data Protection Summit: Rethinking data in a democratic society; EU-Canada agreement on transfers of Passenger Name Record and latest talks.

Next Talk presents our new distinguished guest, Caroline Sinders. Together, we explore the growing impact of artificial intelligence on contemporary artistic creation and its ethical challenges. Is it possible to promote a human rights-centred approach to its development? Do you want to know more? Listen to this interview. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

Dive into our latest episode of Newsletter Digest where we unravel the outcome of our investigation on Microsoft 365 used by the European Commission; explore how to miximise privacy with data minimisation; and much more!

Our new guest is Eva Galperin, interviewed by Dina Kampouraki, who gave us brilliant insights into privacy, cybersecurity and future challenges for our democratic society in light of technological developments. Tune in and discover more. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

In today’s talk, we welcome Secretary General’s Envoy on Technology, Mr Amandeep Singh Gill. Together we dive into recent developments of the last few years such as growing online disinformation; how we can ensure ethical deployment of AI in order to protect human rights or where we should invest in order to achieve a more human-centric digital future. Tune in and discover more. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

Our next guest is Towela Niyrenda Jere who is a Head of Infrastructure, Digitalisation and Energy at the African Union Development Agency. We explore the state of data protection in Africa, AU-EU partnership and best practices we can learn from both continents. Listen to her insights on international cooperation and discover more hearing from leading voices around the world. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

Koen Lenaerts is the President of the Court of Justice since 2015 and he has been a Professor of European law at the Catholic University of Leuven since 1983. In this Talk, learn more about the role of justice in the digital age and about the essential role of the Court in shaping the EU through landmark judgments. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

Daniel Solove is a renowned expert in privacy law, holding the Eugene L. and Barbara A. Bernard Professorship at George Washington University Law School. He is known for his academic research and popular books exploring the intersection of privacy and technology. In this episode Prof. Solove presents his perspectives on the future of privacy, data protection and democracy. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

In this episode of Talks, we welcome Madam President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar. Before becoming the first female President of Slovenia, she had already carved out a multi-faceted career with too many remarkable accomplishments to name. From being a media professional for more than 14 years. to Vice-President and President of the Joint Supervisory Body of the EU's law enforcement agency, Europol, to ensure that people's rights are not violated when their personal data is processed by Europol. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

On the special occasion of Valentine’s Day, this episode dives into the topic of online scams when looking for romance and love. Our guest, Ayleen Charlotte, has been seen on screens in the Netflix show “The Tinder Swindler”. She is a leading voice against fraud and online scams, awarded as Scam Fighter person of the year 2023. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

In this episode: how can the confidentiality of communications be protected; the privacy impact of combatting migrant smuggling; what are children's online habits and its consequences and more.

Happy Data Protection Day! In this Bonus Episode #2 of the Newsletter Digest podcast, we had a chat with the EDPS' data protection officer. He shared with us what it's like to be a DPO, and what he thinks the future holds for this profession. Have a listen now!

In this Episode #9, you can learn about what are some of the technologies to watch in 2024, can social media be used to identify and prevent diseases, news about data protection officers and much more.

Dive into the world of Explainable Artificial Intelligent (XAI) in our newest episode of TechDispatch Talks. The adoption of AI is rapidly growing in sectors such as healthcare, finance, transportation, manufacturing and entertainment. Its increasing popularity in recent years is largely due to its ability to automate tasks, such as processing large amounts of information or identifying patterns, and its widespread availability to the public. But, how do these systems truly operate? How does AI make its decisions? How does AI use data? Uncover the risks associated with the implementation of XAI with the EDPS' Technology and Privacy Officer, Vítor Bernardo. Listen it now on your favorite platforms and unravel the complexities of AI transparency, accountability, data minimisation and more!

Newsletter Digest - episode 8 is out now! Learn more about two evolving technologies: Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Euro. Followed by a special Q&A session on cybersecurity tips.

Dive into our latest episode of Newsletter Digest where we unravel the ever-evolving digital regulatory landscape and GDPR; explore a new EU-U.S Data Privacy framework; share our attempts to protect personal information in financial world; and how to protect the identity of whistleblowers denouncing acts of pollution.

In this episode of the Newsletter Digest, find out more about our decision on the Court of Justice of the EU's use of cloud video conferencing services; the Supervisor's visit to Japan for his participation in the G7 roundtable of data protection and privacy authorities, our latest audits, what happens when an organisation breaches the GDPR, and learn how you can put data protection into practice.