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The European Commission adopts new adequacy decision for safe and trusted EU-US data flows
On July 10, 2023 the European Commission adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. The decision concludes that the United States ensures an adequate level of protection– comparable to that of the European Union– for personal data transferred ... more
The European Data Protection Board published Guidelines on the calculation of administrative fines
During the plenary meeting of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) held on May 24, 2023, EDPB adopted a final version of the Guidelines 04/2022 on the calculation of administrative fines following public consultation. These guidelines aim to harmonise the methodology data protection authorities ... more
31st Conference of the European Data Protection Authorities
In 2023, the 31th edition of Spring Conference took place in Hungary on 10-12th May consisting of a closed and an open session. At the Spring Conference 138 members registered for the closed session, and around 358 non-members for the open session from 39 countries. The closed session dealt with four ... more
CPDP provided the National Assembly with information on the Electronic Communications Act
On May 5, 2023, the CPDP provided the National Assembly with summarized statistical information for the previous calendar year 2022 regarding the cases of providing traffic data to the competent authorities for the purpose of national security and prevention, disclosure and investigation of serious ... more
EDPB Launches Data Protection Guide for small business
The EDPB has launched a Data Protection Guide to help small business owners on their way to become more data protection compliant. The Guide aims to raise awareness about the GDPR and to provide practical information to SMEs about GDPR compliance in an accessible and easily understandable format. Andrea ... more
The procedure for electing a new Chair of the European Data Protection Board has begun
During the plenary meeting of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), held on April 26, 2023 in the city of Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium, the Chairman of CPDP – Ventsislav Karadjov presented his candidacy to the Board`s plenary. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679, the Board ... more