European Data Protection Supervisor
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) is an independent supervisory authority established in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2018/1725, on the basis of Article 16 TFEU.
The EDPS' mission is to ensure that the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals - in particular their privacy - are respected when the EU institutions and bodies process personal data.
The EDPS is responsible for:
- monitoring and ensuring the protection of personal data and privacy when EU institutions and bodies process the personal information of individuals;
- advising EU institutions and bodies on all matters relating to the processing of personal information. We are consulted by the EU legislator on proposals for legislation and new policy developments that may affect privacy;
- monitoring new technology that may affect the protection of personal information;
- intervening before the Court of Justice of the EU to provide expert advice on interpreting data protection law;
- cooperating with national supervisory authorities and other supervisory bodies to improve consistency in protecting personal information.
