EDPS

*** EDPS PRESS RELEASE *** The EDPS supports targeted access to value added tax (VAT) data to combat tax fraud, but warns that a new Proposal sits at the crossroads between administrative cooperation and criminal law enforcement. The European Commission has put forward a Proposal aimed at strengthening the fight against intra-Community VAT fraud by amending Regulation (EU) No 904/2010 to grant the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) specific direct and centralised access to VAT information at EU level. The EDPS welcomes the objectives of the Proposal and acknowledges that specific and limited direct access to administrative databases can be necessary for effective investigations. However, this exceptional access must be clearly circumscribed and carefully safeguarded. It should not be misconstrued as a precedent for more general application. Furthermore, certain parameters - purpose limitation, data minimisation and accountability - must be defined to ensure compliance with EU data protection law. 📃 Read the press release to find out more:

European Data Protection Supervisor

EDPS supports targeted VAT data access to fight fraud at EU level but warns against blurring administrative and criminal boundaries

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has issued its Opinion on the European Commission’s Proposal to amend Regulation (EU) No 904/2010,...

Today, the EDPS had the pleasure of hosting the December meeting of the Interinstitutional Committee on Digital Transformation (ICDT). Bringing together representatives from across the EU Institutions, the ICDT is a key forum for coordinating digital transformation efforts, from cloud and data governance to AI and interoperability. @npub1vtdc...gz7j Wojciech Wiewiorowski opened the meeting with introductory remarks, highlighting that efficiency and compliance must go hand in hand, especially at a time when institutions feel the pressure to do more with less. He also stressed that as we navigate a technological revolution driven by artificial intelligence, significant risks and responsibilities emerge, requiring continued vigilance in how AI is deployed, particularly with regard to data protection. A warm thank you to all institutions for their active participation, and to the @npub1ypk0...kdd0 for chairing the Committee’s work. We look forward to continuing this collaboration in the year ahead!