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The operation of the Schengen Information System begins under Regulation (EU) 2018/1861 and Regulation (EU) 2018/1862
On March 7, 2023, the Schengen Information System (SIS) will begin operation in accordance with Regulations (EU) 2018/1861 and 2018/1862 of the European Parliament and of the Council. These legislative acts establish updated rules for the creation, functioning, and use of the SIS. Efficiency is improved ... more
On January 28 the world celebrates the Data Protection Day
On 28 January 2023, the Commission for Personal Data Protection celebrates the Data Protection Day for the 17th time. Originally European, the Data Protection Day is now celebrated worldwide, where it is known as Privacy Day. The Data Protection Day was established to fulfil the need for reconciliation ... more
The European Data Protection Board celebrates Data Protection Day
On the occasion of the Data Protection Day, the European Data Protection Board launched on its website a video in which it takes a look at the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) over the past few years.The Board presents how it helps the European data protection authorities ... more
The Irish Data Protection Authority has adopted its decision regarding WhatsApp
Following the EDPB’s binding dispute resolution decision of December 5th, WhatsApp IE was issued a 5.5 million euro fine by the Irish Data Protection Authority. The final decisions taken by the IE DPA are available in the Register for Decisions taken by supervisory authorities and courts ... more
EDPB adopts statement on CJEU PNR judgment
EDPB’s press release: During its latest plenary, the EDPB adopted a statement on the recent judgment C-817/19 of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on the use of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences ... more
The Irish Data Protection Authority has adopted its decisions regarding Facebook and Instagram
Following the EDPB’s binding dispute resolution decisions of 5 December 2022, the Irish Data Protection Authority has adopted its decisions regarding Facebook and Instagram (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited). These decisions are the result of complaint-based inquiries into Facebook’s ... more