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Spotlight ECJ Clarifies Limits on Police Collection of Suspects' Biometrics 
30 April 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
The ECJ ruled that a police authority may, in a criminal investigation, collect biometric data solely on the ground that that collection is strictly necessary. The ruling puts a stop to the practice of taking biometric data by law enforcement authorities in a routine way. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Data Protection
Europol Report Outlines Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography for Financial Institutions 
8 April 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
On 21 January 2026, Europol and its partners published a joint report entitled "Prioritising Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Activities in Financial Services". The report offers financial institutions a structured, risk-based approach to preparing for the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This involves using encryption methods that … Read more
EU Europol Cybercrime Protection of Financial Interests Data Protection
EU and Brazil Mutually Recognise Data Protection Standards 
24 March 2026
Joscha Kanstinger Joscha Kanstinger in Issue 1/2026
On 26 and 27 January 2026, the European Commission and Brazil adopted corresponding adequacy decisions, respectively, allowing personal data to be transferred between Brazil and the EU for business, administrative and research purposes without additional safeguards. Read more
EU Data Protection
Europol Clarifies Role in Data Sharing and SIS Alerts 
24 March 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2026
In response to a media article suggesting that information shared via Europol may have been linked to subsequent security measures (including entry bans) in the Schengen Information System (SIS) concerning former Ukrainian prisoners held in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, Europol published a fact check on 20 … Read more
EU Schengen Ukraine conflict Europol Law Enforcement Cooperation Data Protection
CJEU Opens Door to Direct Challenges against EDPB Decisions 
17 March 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
The ECJ has clarified the legal status of binding decisions adopted under the GDPR’s consistency mechanism, holding that decisions of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) that resolve disputes between national supervisory authorities constitute acts open to challenge before the EU Courts. In its 10 … Read more
EU Data Protection
EDPB and EDPS Warn Against Weakening AI Act Safeguards 
3 March 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2026
On 20 January 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) adopted Joint Opinion 1/2026 on the Commission’s proposal for a Digital Omnibus on AI, which seeks to simplify the implementation of the AI Act. The proposal was tabled … Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Data Protection
ECJ: Indiscriminate Collection and Unlimited Storage of Biometric and Genetic Data Permissible 
18 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 20 November 2025, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled in case C-57/23 ("Policejní prezidium") that the indiscriminate collection and indefinite storage of biometric and genetic data of individuals is permissible, provided that there is an absolute necessity and regular review is guaranteed. Read more
EU Data Protection
ECJ Strengthened Data Protection on Online Marketplaces 
16 February 2026
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 2 December 2025, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled in Case C-492/23 (Russmedia Digital and Inform Media Press) that the operator of an online marketplace is responsible for processing the personal data contained in advertisements published on its platform. Read more
EU Data Protection
EU Council Moves Ahead on Data Sharing for US Border Purposes 
12 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
On 16 December 2025, the Council adopted a Decision formally opening the way for negotiations on a comprehensive framework agreement between the EU and the United States of America on the exchange of information for security screenings and identity verifications related to border procedures and visa applications. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Council European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Data Protection
ECJ Clarifies GDPR Information Duties for Body Cameras in Public Transport 
30 January 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
In its judgment in Storstockholms Lokaltrafik, the ECJ clarified which information obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) apply when personal data are collected through body cameras worn by ticket inspectors. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Data Protection
Commission Renewed Adequacy Decisions for Data Transfers to the UK 
19 January 2026 (updated 2 months, 1 week ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
On 19 December 2025, the European Commission reaffirmed that the United Kingdom (UK) ensures an adequate level of data protection so that personal data can continue to be transferred to the UK as third country. Read more
EU Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation Police Cooperation Data Protection
New Regulation Speeds Up Handling of Cross-Border GDPR Complaints 
16 January 2026
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 4/2025
On 26 November 2025, the European Parliament and the Council finally adopted a new Regulation laying down additional procedural rules on the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Regulation (Regulation 2026/2518) was published in the Official Journal L, 2025/2518 of 12.12.2025. … Read more
EU Legislation Data Protection
Council Gives Input for Review of Data Protection Directive 
19 December 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 4/2025
At the end of November, the Council adopted its position on the evaluation and review of Directive 2016/680 on data protection in the law enforcement area (commonly known as "LED"). The Council's document shares observations from the EU Member States in the application of the … Read more
EU Law Enforcement Cooperation Data Protection
AG Medina: Competition Authorities May Seize Business Emails without Prior Court Approval 
10 December 2025 (updated 8 months, 2 weeks ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 3/2025
According to AG Medina, compliance with the right to the protection of personal data does not require prior authorisation by a judicial authority in competition investigations provided that the seizure is subject to adequate and effective procedural safeguards. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Data Protection
General Court Orders Compensation for Damage Caused by OLAF Press Release 
14 October 2025 (updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
On 1 October 2025, the General Court ruled in favour of a Greek academic researcher who claimed that she was entitled to compensation for the damage she allegedly suffered following the publication, on 5 May 2020, of a press release from the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) in that it unlawfully processed her personal data and conveyed false information about her. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights OLAF Data Protection
General Court Confirms Adequacy of U.S. Data Protection 
3 October 2025
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen / Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
On 3 September 2025, the General Court (GC) dismissed an action seeking annulment of the Commission’s adequacy decision of 10 July 2023 (Decision EU 2023/1795), namely that the United States of America ensure an adequate level of protection for personal data transferred from the EU under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Data Protection