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The CNPD has a new address!
From Monday, 8 June 2020, the offices of the National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) are transferred to the Naos building in Belval.
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EDPB adopts further COVID-19 guidance
During its 23rd plenary session, the EDPB adopted guidelines on the processing of health data for research purposes in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak and guidelines on geolocation and other tracing tools in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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EDPB Letter concerning the European Commission's draft Guidance on apps supporting the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic
Wednesday, 15 April, 2020 - Following a request for consultation from the European Commission, the European Data Protection Board adopted a letter concerning the European Commission's draft Guidance on apps supporting the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CNPD’s Open Data Protection Laboratory
DaproLab for the public research sector: DPIA and identification of (co-) data controllers and processors
On March 30, the CNPD is organizing a DaProLab session (CNPD Open Data Protection Laboratory) for the public research sector on the following topics: Data Protection Impact Assessment and Identification of (co-) data controllers and processors in the context of scientific research.
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Council of Europe: Saving lives, respecting data protection
Alessandra Pierucci, Chair of the Committee of Convention 108 and Jean-Philippe Walter, Data Protection Commissioner of the Council of Europe insist on the need for personal data to be protected even in the current situation and in the various areas where the measures taken to fight the pandemic and maintain business and education activities can put them at risk.
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Statement of the EDPB on the processing of personal data in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak
On March 19th, the European Data Protection Board adopted a formal statement on the processing of personal data in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak via written procedure.
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Nineteenth Plenary Session of the EDPB
Nineteenth Plenary Session of the EDPB
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Statement by the GPA Executive Committee on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
The Executive Committee of the Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) recognises the unprecedented challenges being faced to address the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Statement of the EDPB Chair on the processing of personal data in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak
Governments, public and private organisations throughout Europe are taking measures to contain and mitigate COVID-19. This can involve the processing of different types of personal data.
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European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
Eighteenth EDPB Plenary Session
Evaluation of the GDPR; Guidelines on Art 46.2 (a) and 46.3 (b) GDPR for transfers personal data between EEA and non-EEA public authorities a bodies; Statement on privacy implications of mergers
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European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
Seventeenth Plenary Session of the EDPB
Art. 64 Opinions on Accreditation Requirements for Codes of Conduct Monitoring Bodies (BE, ES, FR SA), Guidelines on Connected Vehicles, Guidelines on Processing of Personal Data through Video Devices, Art. 64 Opinions on Accreditation Requirements for Certification Bodies (LU, UK), Art. 64 Opinion on Fujikura Automotive Europe Group Controller BCRs, Letter on unfair algorithms.
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28 January 2020: Data Protection Day
Data Privacy Day - Take control of your privacy
On 28 January 2020, the CNPD participated in the Data Privacy Day, which is an annual event organized by the Restena Foundation and the University of Luxembourg in the framework of the Data Protection Day.
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
Sixteenth EDPB Plenary Session
On December 2nd and 3rd, the EEA Data Protection Authorities and the European Data Protection Supervisor, assembled in the European Data Protection Board, met for their sixteenth plenary session. During the plenary, several topics were discussed.
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European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
Fifteenth EDPB Plenary session
During the fifteenth plenary session, a wide range of topics was discussed: Privacy Shield Review, Guidelines on Territorial Scope, Guidelines on Data Protection by Design & Default, Art. 64 Opinion on Exxon Mobil BCRs, Response letter to LIBE, Additional Protocol Budapest Convention.
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From 21 to 24 October in Tirana (Albania)
International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners
The 41st International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners took place in Tirana (Albania) from 21 to 24 October 2019.. The theme of the conference was "Convergence and connectivity: raising global data protection standards in the digital age".
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European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
Fourteenth EDPB Plenary session
On October 8th and 9th, the EEA Data Protection Authorities and the European Data Protection Supervisor, assembled in the European Data Protection Board, met for their fourteenth plenary session. During the plenary a wide range of topics were discussed.
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A record number of inquiries and complaints
Publication of the 2018 annual report
The CNPD has presented its annual report with key figures for the year 2018 today at a press conference in Esch/Belval. The entry into force of the GDPR in 2018 has been accompanied by an increased awareness among professionals and individuals about data protection challenges and issues and has led to a significant increase in inquiries.
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Sample letter by the CNPD
Exercise your right of access to the processing of personal data in criminal matters or national security matters
You have a right of access to the processing of personal data by the Police, the State Intelligence Service, the National Security Authority, the Army, the Financial Intelligence Unit and the Customs and Excise Administration.
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First year of application of the EU General Data Protection Regulation
Special Eurobarometer survey on data protection
The European Commission published the results of a special Eurobarometer survey on data protection. The results show that Europeans are relatively well aware of the new data protection rules, their rights and the existence of national data protection authorities, to whom they can turn for help when their rights are violated.
