Data Protection

Hellenic DPA Information Day 2026 on Data Protection and AI

The Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA) held an Information Day on Data Protection Day 2026, discussing the GDPR, the proposed AI Act, and the HDPA's role. The event highlighted the need for effective implementation of regulations and adequate resources for the HDPA.

Seminar on Privacy Risks from Personal Data Processing

The Hellenic Data Protection Authority and the University of Piraeus are organizing an online seminar on privacy risks associated with personal data processing, particularly concerning Artificial Intelligence. The seminar is part of the byRisk project and is open to the general public.

byRisk Project Newsletter 2 Supports SMEs with Data Protection Risks

The Hellenic Data Protection Authority has released the second newsletter for the European byRisk project, which aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in identifying and analyzing data protection risks. This issue details project progress, including risk categorization and the design of a new risk assessment tool.

Hellenic Data Protection Authority Holds Dialogue Day with Research Community

The Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA) successfully held its "1st Dialogue Day with the Research Community" on October 1, 2025. The event focused on strengthening cooperation with academic and research institutions on data protection issues, including AI applications and privacy-friendly digital wallets.

CNPD AI Data Protection Training Session

The CNPD is offering a 4-hour in-person training session on Data Protection Basics: Artificial Intelligence. The training aims to help participants understand the challenges of AI concerning data protection and the GDPR, and is scheduled for May 5, 2026.

CNPD Workshop on DAAZ Diploma Ceremony

The CNPD is hosting a workshop and DAAZ diploma ceremony on April 29, 2026, in Luxembourg. The event aims to provide feedback on a previous workshop and recognize participants' achievements in the DAAZ tool.

Data Protection Basics Training Session

The CNPD of Luxembourg is offering a free 'Data Protection Basics' training session in French on June 16, 2026. The 5-hour session is designed for individuals new to data protection and aims to explain the core principles of the RGPD. Registration is required via email.

Data Protection Basics Training - RGPD Introduction

The CNPD (Luxembourg's data protection authority) is offering a 5-hour introductory training session on data protection basics and the RGPD. The training is aimed at individuals new to data protection and will be held in French on April 14, 2026, in Belval.

CNPD AI Data Protection Training Session

The CNPD is offering a 4-hour in-person training session on Data Protection Basics: Artificial Intelligence. The session, held on April 7, 2026, aims to explain the challenges of AI in relation to data protection and the GDPR.

National Supervisory Authority Fines Lenjeria Magică SRL for Data Processing Violation

The National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing in Romania has fined Lenjeria Magică SRL 15,000 lei for violating data processing laws related to website cookies. The company stored non-essential cookies without explicit user consent, breaching provisions of Law no. 506/2004 and Regulation (EU) 2016/679.