DATA PROTECTION WEEKLY

 European Union EDPS: The CJEU’s use of cloud videoconferencing services complies with data protection law In its Decision published on 13 July 2023, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) finds that the use of Cisco Webex videoconferencing and related services by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) meets the data protection standards under Regulation 2018/1725 applicable...

 European Union European Commission: Adoption of adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework The European Commission has announced the adoption of a new adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. This decision concludes that the United States ensures an adequate level of protection – comparable to that of the European Union – for personal data transferred from the EU...

 European Union European Commission: New rules to ensure stronger enforcement of the GDPR in cross-border cases The European Commission announced on July 4, 2023, a new law proposal to strengthen enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in cross-border cases. The proposal sets up concrete procedural rules for data protection authorities (DPAs) when applying GDPR, in cases...

 European Union European Commission: New proposals for cash support and digital euro The European Commission put forward two proposals aimed at continuing access to euro cash and setting a framework for a potential digital euro. The first proposal seeks to ensure that euro cash remains a widely accepted and accessible payment method across the euro area, amid declining usage due to an increasing...

CEDPO CEDPO releases AI and personal data guide for DPOs “Frequently Asked Questions” The Confederation of European Data Protection Organisation's (CEDPO) AI and Data Working Group has issued a guide aimed at Data Protection Officers (DPOs). The rapid and exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies often involves processing personal data on a large scale...

 European Union European Parliament: Adoption of negotiating position on the AI Act The European Parliament (EP) has agreed on its negotiating position for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, a milestone set of rules for safe and transparent AI. The legislation, which is designed to promote human-centered and trustworthy AI, aims to protect the health, safety, rights, and democracy from AI's...