National data protection authority

EDPS in action: data protection and artificial intelligence
With Artificial Intelligence (AI), the digital landscape is evolving. As the data protection authority of the EU institutions and bodies, the EDPS aims to ensure that AI is integrated into day-to-day lives in a human-centered and sustainable way, respecting privacy and data protection principles.

• Brussels, 19 July - During its latest EDPB plenary, the EDPB adopted an information note for individuals and entities transferring data to the U.S..
• It is essential that individuals are aware of their rights and that organisations know their obligations, which the EDPB explains in the information note.
• Next, the EDPB adopted a Statement on the first review of the Japan Adequacy Decision.
• Overall, the EDPB agrees with the European Commission’s assessment of the review and welcomes the Commission’s proposal to move to a review cycle of four years.

• The 17th Edition of Digital Transformation Summit Qatar is taking place on 16th of March 2023 at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa.
• At the summit, you will hear from top IT experts on emerging technologies, strategies, action plans and best practices towards building an agile digital organization.
• "Organizational digital transformation is a key driver of economic growth and diversification that is in line with Qatar's 2030 National Vision.
• Now in its 17th Edition, the Digital Transformation Series is coming to Qatar and is the ideal summit that will enable the public and private sectors to embrace technologies that will foster change and unlock operational efficiencies," said Rishikesh Shetty, CEO, of Exito Media Concepts, the organizer of the event.

• During its February plenary, the EDPB adopted a procedure for the adoption of EDPB Opinions on national criteria for certification and European Data Protection Seals.
• This document is addressed to all applicants of certification criteria and aims to streamline and facilitate the adoption of EDPB Opinions on certification criteria by clarifying the approval process of national and EU-wide certification criteria, as well as criteria for certification meant as tools for international transfers.
• This document will supersede Internal Document 04/2019 on the procedure for the adoption of the EDPB Opinions on the DPA’s draft accreditation requirements for certification bodies and the DPA’s draft decisions on criteria of certification (the parts related to the procedure for the adoption of opinions on accreditation requirements will remain valid).
• It will also supersede the EDPB document on the procedure for the approval of certification criteria by the EDPB resulting in a common certification, the European Data Protection Seal.