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AI Security and Cybersecurity Summit for Enterprises Registration Open

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) and HKIRC are co-organising an AI Security and Cybersecurity Summit for Enterprises on March 31, 2026. Registration is now open for organizations to address AI security and cybersecurity risks. The event aims to raise awareness and readiness among businesses, including SMEs.

Hungary Ratifies Council of Europe Convention 108+

Hungary has become the 30th party to ratify the Council of Europe's Convention 108+, an international treaty concerning data protection. This action signifies Hungary's commitment to aligning its data protection laws with international standards.

Hungarian Data Protection Authority Launches Freedom of Information Development Project

The Hungarian National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information has launched a development project funded by an EU grant to enhance the enforcement of freedom of information. The project aims to investigate current practices, identify obstacles, and develop proposals for optimisation.

Hungarian Information Rights System 30th Anniversary Celebration

The Hungarian data protection authority celebrated the 30th anniversary of the country's information rights system with an international conference on September 17, 2025. The event reviewed past achievements, challenges, and future tasks in data protection and freedom of information.

NAIH launches AWARE project for GDPR awareness

The National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH) has launched the EU-funded AWARE project to increase GDPR awareness among micro and small enterprises, particularly in the beauty and private healthcare sectors. The project will run from 2025 to 2027 and includes research, an information website, webinars, and training.

Data Protection Authorities of Slovakia and Austria Meet

Data protection authorities from Slovakia and Austria met on December 10, 2025, in Bratislava to discuss cooperation and upcoming regulatory changes, including GDPR amendments and new EU digital laws. This meeting follows previous bilateral and regional discussions.

DSB Circular on Freedom of Information Act

The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) issued a supplementary circular on December 12, 2025, regarding the Freedom of Information Act. This circular clarifies a previous communication, adjusting a reporting deadline for data submissions.

Irish and Austrian Data Protection Authorities Meeting

The Austrian Data Protection Authority hosted officials from the Irish Data Protection Commission for a meeting on January 13, 2026. The meeting aimed to discuss matters of mutual interest and further strengthen the close cooperation between the two regulatory bodies, particularly concerning cross-border data protection cases.

Data Protection Authority Joint Database Launched

The Austrian Data Protection Authority and the Parliamentary Committee for Data Protection (PDK) have launched a joint database for their decisions within the legal information system (RIS). This new application, named 'Datenschutz-Aufsichtsbehörden', aims to streamline access to data protection rulings.

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.