In the digital era, data is the new currency… And data protection, an increasingly important social, legal and political matter for the EU! But how well protected is our data? And what challenges lie ahead?

EPRS policy podcast - Understanding EU data protection policy

<p>The end of May 2019 marked the first year since the full application of the General data protection regulation (GDPR).</p>

<p>The Parliament and the Commission have stressed that the full potential of data as a social good cannot be unlocked until citizens' lack of trust in technology and their sense of a loss of control of their personal data is properly addressed. Various matters are concerned: Artificial Intelligence (AI); Facial Recognition Technology (FRT); The Internet of Things (IoT); etc.</p>

Data Protection

EP Plenary session - Data Protection Adequacy - Joint debate

The data act establishes common rules governing the sharing of data generated by the use of connected products or related services (e.g. the internet of things, industrial machines) to ensure fairness in data sharing contracts. Closing statements by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market and by Pilar del CASTILLO VERA (EPP, ES), Rapporteur.

Data Act: closing statements by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market and by Pilar del CASTILLO VERA (EPP, ES), Rapporteur

The data act establishes common rules governing the sharing of data generated by the use of connected products or related services (e.g. the internet of things, industrial machines) to ensure fairness in data sharing contracts. Opening statements by Pilar del CASTILLO VERA (EPP, ES), Rapporteur, Adam BIELAN (ECR, PL), IMCO; Ibán GARCÍA DEL BLANCO (S&D, ES), AFCO; Sergey LAGODINSKY (Greens/EFA, DE), LIBE and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Data Act: opening statement by Pilar del CASTILLO VERA (EPP, ES), Rapporteur, Adam BIELAN (ECR, PL), Ibán GARCÍA DEL BLANCO (S&D, ES), Sergey LAGODINSKY (Greens/EFA, DE), and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

Wojciech Wiewiórowski is the European Data Protection Supervisor. He was appointed by a joint decision of the European Parliament and the Council on 5 December 2019 for a term of five years.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Wojciech WIEWIÓROWSKI , European Data Protection Supervisor: arrival and roundtable

Angelika NIEBLER (EPP, DE) speaks to the press on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on European data governance (Data Governance Act). This transcript is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Angelika NIEBLER (EPP, DE), rapporteur, on the Data Governance Act - EU initiatives towards a European Data Economy

The volume of data being produced worldwide is growing rapidly. It is expected to grow from 33 zettabytes, i.e. 1021 bytes or one thousand billion gigabytes, in 2018, to 175 zettabytes in 2025. The datafication of everyday life and data scandals have made the protection of personal information an increasingly important social, legal and political matter for the EU. In recent years, awareness of data rights and expectations for EU action in this area have both grown considerably. The right to privacy and the right to protection of personal data are both enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU and in the EU Treaties. The entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty in 2009 gave the Charter the same legal value as the Treaties and abolished the pillar structure, providing a stronger basis for a more effective and comprehensive EU data protection regime. ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - The future challenges of EU data protection

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (17-20 May 2021), MEPs debate on the Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland Limited, Maximillian Schrems (“Schrems II”) - Case C-311/18; and on the adequate protection of personal data by the United Kingdom. Opening statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Secretary of State for European Affairs of Portugal, President in office of the Council of the European Union and by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

Joint debate on data protection adequacy: opening statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Secretary of State for European Affairs of Portugal, Council of the European Union, and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (17-20 May 2021), MEPs debate on the Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland Limited, Maximillian Schrems (“Schrems II”) - Case C-311/18; and on the adequate protection of personal data by the United Kingdom.

Joint debate on data protection adequacy: MEPs debate 1/2

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (17-20 May 2021), MEPs debate on the Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland Limited, Maximillian Schrems (“Schrems II”) - Case C-311/18; and on the adequate protection of personal data by the United Kingdom. Closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, and Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Secretary of State for European Affairs of Portugal, and President in office of the Council of the European Union

Joint debate on data protection adequacy: closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, and Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Secretary of State for European Affairs of Portugal, Council of the European Union

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Data Act: closing statements by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market and by Pilar del CASTILLO VERA (EPP, ES), Rapporteur

Data Act: opening statement by Pilar del CASTILLO VERA (EPP, ES), Rapporteur, Adam BIELAN (ECR, PL), Ibán GARCÍA DEL BLANCO (S&D, ES), Sergey LAGODINSKY (Greens/EFA, DE), and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Wojciech WIEWIÓROWSKI , European Data Protection Supervisor: arrival and roundtable

Press conference by Angelika NIEBLER (EPP, DE), rapporteur, on the Data Governance Act - EU initiatives towards a European Data Economy

EPRS - The future challenges of EU data protection

Joint debate on data protection adequacy: opening statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Secretary of State for European Affairs of Portugal, Council of the European Union, and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

Joint debate on data protection adequacy: MEPs debate 1/2

Joint debate on data protection adequacy: closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, and Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Secretary of State for European Affairs of Portugal, Council of the European Union

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EP Plenary session - Data Protection Adequacy - Joint debate

EP Plenary session - Data Protection Adequacy - Joint debate

EP Plenary session - Data Protection Adequacy - Joint debate

EP Plenary session - Data Protection Adequacy - Joint debate

EP Plenary session - Data Protection Adequacy - Joint debate

EP Plenary session - Data Protection Adequacy - Joint debate

EP Plenary session - Data Protection Adequacy - Joint debate

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