EDPS On Air

European Data Protection Supervisor
Welcome to the EDPS On Air!Here, we strive to create a variety of informative and entertaining content to suit all of your interests in data protection. From interviews with thought-provoking experts to deep dives into current events. Our goal is to provide information on EDPS's work and to explore the EU data protection and privacy framework.Currently, we offer a monthly issue with highlights from the EDPS Newsletter called The EDPS Newsletter Digest. Topics focus on our latest Opinions, formal comments, blogposts and publications, as well as on the EDPS external activities in events. Here you will be able to grasp essential elements of the EDPS work.However, EDPS On Air hosts also single podcasts and short series. With the help of various experts, we touch upon different topics related to AI, technology, EU data protection law and compliance.So sit back, relax, and join us as we explore a wide range of topics and share our insights with you.

All Episodes

Let’s explore in this episode of the Newsletter Digest the following topics: AI in the EU institutions; European Data Protection Summit: Rethinking data in a democratic society; EU-Canada agreement on transfers of Passenger Name Record and latest talks.

Jun 8

6 min 57 sec

Next Talk presents our new distinguished guest, Caroline Sinders. Together, we explore the growing impact of artificial intelligence on contemporary artistic creation and its ethical challenges. Is it possible to promote a human rights-centred approach to its development? Do you want to know more? Listen to this interview. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

May 16

37 min 16 sec

Dive into our latest episode of Newsletter Digest where we unravel the outcome of our investigation on Microsoft 365 used by the European Commission; explore how to miximise privacy with data minimisation; and much more!

May 3

9 min 57 sec

Our new guest is Eva Galperin, interviewed by Dina Kampouraki, who gave us brilliant insights into privacy, cybersecurity and future challenges for our democratic society in light of technological developments. Tune in and discover more. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

Apr 26

20 min 35 sec

In today’s talk, we welcome Secretary General’s Envoy on Technology, Mr Amandeep Singh Gill. Together we dive into recent developments of the last few years such as growing online disinformation; how we can ensure ethical deployment of AI in order to protect human rights or where we should invest in order to achieve a more human-centric digital future. Tune in and discover more. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

Apr 16

25 min 19 sec

Our next guest is Towela Niyrenda Jere who is a Head of Infrastructure, Digitalisation and Energy at the African Union Development Agency. We explore the state of data protection in Africa, AU-EU partnership and best practices we can learn from both continents. Listen to her insights on international cooperation and discover more hearing from leading voices around the world. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

Apr 5

27 min 1 sec

Koen Lenaerts is the President of the Court of Justice since 2015 and he has been a Professor of European law at the Catholic University of Leuven since 1983. In this Talk, learn more about the role of justice in the digital age and about the essential role of the Court in shaping the EU through landmark judgments. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

Mar 27

18 min 22 sec

Daniel Solove is a renowned expert in privacy law, holding the Eugene L. and Barbara A. Bernard Professorship at George Washington University Law School. He is known for his academic research and popular books exploring the intersection of privacy and technology. In this episode Prof. Solove presents his perspectives on the future of privacy, data protection and democracy. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

Mar 18

33 min 37 sec

In this episode of Talks, we welcome Madam President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar. Before becoming the first female President of Slovenia, she had already carved out a multi-faceted career with too many remarkable accomplishments to name. From being a media professional for more than 14 years. to Vice-President and President of the Joint Supervisory Body of the EU's law enforcement agency, Europol, to ensure that people's rights are not violated when their personal data is processed by Europol. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

Feb 23

29 min 53 sec

On the special occasion of Valentine’s Day, this episode dives into the topic of online scams when looking for romance and love. Our guest, Ayleen Charlotte, has been seen on screens in the Netflix show “The Tinder Swindler”. She is a leading voice against fraud and online scams, awarded as Scam Fighter person of the year 2023. This episode is a part of "20 Talks", a series of insightful discussions with 20 experts and influential personalities across diverse domains, looking into the profound implications of privacy and data protection within their specific spheres.

Feb 14

18 min 58 sec

In this episode: how can the confidentiality of communications be protected; the privacy impact of combatting migrant smuggling; what are children's online habits and its consequences and more.

Feb 12

9 min

Happy Data Protection Day! In this Bonus Episode #2 of the Newsletter Digest podcast, we had a chat with the EDPS' data protection officer. He shared with us what it's like to be a DPO, and what he thinks the future holds for this profession. Have a listen now!

Jan 26

15 min 15 sec