*** 𝟰𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 - 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 ***

Today, we participate in the closed session of the #GPASeoul, a moment dedicated to members and observers of the Global Privacy Assembly to exchange best practices, discuss ongoing developments and set priorities on pressing challenges in the field of data protection and artificial intelligence.

Olivier Matter, Head of International Cooperation at the EDPS, reported on the activities of the Council of Europe, where the EDPS represents the GPA in the meetings of the Consultative Committee of Convention 108.

He underlined the importance of ensuring that the actions of these fora mutually reinforce one another, contributing to efforts towards normative convergence and the establishment of international standards for the effective protection of human rights, in particular the rights to privacy and data protection.
#GPA25 #dataprotection #internationalcooperation

*** GPA Awards - Accountability ***

We are proud to share that the EDPS has been awarded at the GPA Awards in the Accountability category for two strategic initiatives to enhance personal data breach management across EU institutions:

✅ The Data Breach Awareness Campaign

✅ PATRICIA Exercise - Personal dATa bReach awareness In Cybersecurity Incident hAndling!

The Data Breach Awareness Campaign, targeted at selected participants, was structured to assess existing breach management practices, identify critical areas, evaluate process implementation, and provide tailored recommendations.

In addition, together with the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), we jointly organised two table-top exercises in Brussels. The initiative was designed to raise awareness among staff from European Union Institutions on how to effectively manage personal data breaches.

This recognition by the Global Privacy Assembly highlights the value of joint initiatives where supervisory authorities build capacity, foster collaboration, and promote continuous improvement in data protection.

We thank the Global Privacy Assembly for this recognition and remain committed to strengthening cooperation and preparedness in the protection of personal data.

#GPASeoul #GPA25 #DataBreach #GPAAwards

*** 𝟰𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 - 𝗚𝗶𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 ***

At the 47th Global Privacy Assembly, @Supervisor Wojciech Wiewiorowski had the honour of presenting the 5th edition of the Giovanni Buttarelli Award to Beatriz de Anchorena.

This moving moment was an opportunity for the EDPS to pay tribute to the memory of Giovanni Buttarelli, former EDPS, whose outstanding contribution and exceptional dedication to privacy and data protection continue to inspire the global community.

It was also a chance to recognise the remarkable achievements of Beatriz de Anchorena, Head of the Argentinian Data Protection Authority, especially her leadership in the framework of the Global Privacy Assembly and her historic role as the first Chair of the Consultative Committee of #Convention108 from outside the Council of Europe.

Her recognition underlines the global vocation of Convention 108 and the urgent need for the swift entry into force of the Modernised Convention 108.

#EDPS #GiovanniButtarelliAward #GlobalPrivacyAssembly #GPA25 #GPASeoul