The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has released guidance on AI use for EU institutions, offering lessons for all businesses handling personal data. Key recommendations include knowing where personal data enters AI processes, maintaining transparency about data collection and use, ensuring accountability with clear responsibilities and records, respecting individuals’ rights to access, correct, or erase data, and thoughtfully conducting full Data Protection Impact

The European Commission’s upcoming Digital Omnibus, aimed at simplifying EU digital and AI regulations, could put fundamental privacy rights at risk without guaranteeing real economic growth. Proposals include relaxing controls on data use for AI, expanding non-personal data definitions, and potentially limiting individuals’ access to their own data. While some minor improvements are expected, such as a single reporting point for incidents or simplified rules for SMEs, the co