Greece HDPA News

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.

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 DPA byRisk Project: Data Protection for SMEs and Public Awareness

The Hellenic Data Protection Authority has launched the byRisk project, co-funded by the European Commission, to support SMEs in data protection risk assessment and raise public awareness. The project aims to develop tools for SMEs and the general public, with pilot operations expected by March 2026 and an international conference planned for October 2026.

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.