GDPR & DMA at CEDPO: Another great discussion (and a mini bit of sparring too) with Gwendal Le Grand, together with Borja Martínez Corral and our moderator Natascha Gerlach.
Readers know how often I get to write critically about the European Data Protection Board, and my first thoughts on their DMA-GDPR Guidelines drafted together with the European Commission were no exception (https://lnkd.in/ex7Gvirv). Gwendal even told me before the panel that “without the EDPB, you would be bored” – while I don’t think that’s true, I do think they give plenty of excuses to have a good debate!
The CEDPO conference was a great occasion to highlight that these Guidelines are important for everyone – not just gatekeepers – and that although I have my doubts as to whether the EDPB will change anything material, participation in the public consultation is important.
After all, if anyone starts litigation against you (an authority or a complainant), the Guidelines will be quoted against you – but if you take part, even anonymously (e.g. through a trade association or a lawyer), you might be able to make the point that the EDPB failed to address concerns that were formally brought to its attention.
Missed this conference? Join me instead in Stockholm at the Nordic Privacy and Innovation Summit 2025 on 13 November (https://lnkd.in/eCz-PDnM) or in Brussels at the IAPP DPC25 on 19 & 20 November (https://lnkd.in/eZWFKW8k).
Data protection, AI, ePrivacy, lots on the menu, and lots of great co-speakers too.
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