Newsletter #104 is out now!

Here is a summary of the newsletter:

Summary:

The EDPS Newsletter #104 highlights various updates and initiatives related to data protection. The main topics covered include:

1. Swift adoption of Regulation: The EDPS and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) jointly adopted an opinion on the European Commission's proposal for a Regulation on additional procedural rules for the enforcement of the GDPR, aiming to streamline cross-border enforcement.
2. Website Evidence Collector 2.1.1: The EDPS released a new version of its Website Evidence Collector, an open-source software to help website owners and data protection authorities detect and analyze online tracking.
3. International cooperation: The EDPS emphasized the importance of international cooperation in data protection, highlighting its participation in a conference on data protection in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership Region.
4. Data retention: The EDPS welcomed a judgment from the General Court in favor of the EDPS on a case involving data retention by the Single Resolution Board.
5. Social Media: The EDPS discussed the challenges of creating alternative social media platforms that prioritize users' privacy and highlighted its own experiences with EU Voice and EU Video.
6. Cyber safe habits: The EDPS advised on measures to prevent cyber attacks, such as adjusting privacy settings and activating multi-authentication settings.
7. Financial and payment services: The EDPS published opinions on proposals for Regulations on financial data access and payment services in the EU's internal market, emphasizing the need for proportionate and fair use of personal data.
8. EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework: The EDPS provided a Q&A document on the impact of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which recognizes the adequacy of the US's data protection standards.

These topics highlight the EDPS's efforts to promote data protection, international cooperation, and transparency in the digital regulatory landscape.