The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has announced it is participating in the European Data Protection Board’s (EDPB) Coordinated Enforcement Action, alongside the other 27 Data Protection Authorities (DPAs), regarding how individuals’ right of access is addressed especially in the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (EUIs). The EDPS is focusing on EUIs’ compliance with the right of access under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725. The EDPS will assess the complaints made by individuals against EUIs on their right of access that it receives and how EUIs are in compliance with the right of access. The results from the Coordinated Enforcement Action will be examined with the other DPAs to decide on potential follow-up supervision and enforcement actions. The EDPB will also publish a report on the results of the assessment. The coordinated enforcement action forms part of the EDPB’s Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF), which aims to align enforcement and cooperation amongst DPAs.

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has published its Compass outlining its new role under the Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (EU AI Act) as a market surveillance authority and notified body for high-risk AI systems used by EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (EUIs). The document sets out its new tasks, strategic vision and operational approach, including supervision and enforcement to ensure safe, compliant and human-centric AI. It also establishes four strategic pillars: supervision, governance coordination, institutional empowerment and international engagement, for 2026–27.

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has published Orientations to provide practical advice to EU institutions, offices and agencies (EUIs) on using generative artificial intelligence (AI) when processing personal data and complying with the EU Data Protection Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2018/1725. The guide also addresses questions relating to data security, the stage at which a data protection impact assessment should be conducted, the role of Data Protection Officers in the development and deployment processes of generative AI and the process of determining whether a generative AI system involves personal data processing.

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has published a revised guidance on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and the processing of personal data by EU institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies. The update reflects the rapid pace of technological change and aims to help these entities comply fully with their obligations under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725. Developed with feedback from EU institutions, the guidance provides clearer, more practical instructions for responsible AI development and deployment. It includes a refined definition of generative AI, a new compliance checklist to ensure lawful processing, clarified institutional roles and responsibilities, and detailed advice on lawful bases, purpose limitation, and the protection of individuals’ rights.

The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and Healthcare (EDQM) has published the 'Guidelines on key considerations in issuing recommendations on the classification of active substances as regards their supply (prescription and non-prescription status)', updating its approach to the classification of active pharmaceutical substances. The guidance, adopted by the Committee of Experts on the Classification of Medicines as Regards their Supply (CD-P-PH/PHO) and currently chaired by Sandra Monteiro of Infarmed, Portugal, sets out the factors to be considered when determining whether medicines should be prescription-only or available without a prescription.

Electronic Discovery Reference Model

Electronic Document Record Management System: More commonly referred to as EDMS (Electronic document Management System).

Engineering Development Trust

European Economic Area, consisting of: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

ARCHIVED: this Practice Note is no longer maintained as it covers the implementation of EU free movement law in the UK prior to IP completion day, on which date domestic legislation implementing EU free movement law was revoked, subject to certain savings and modifications. For further details, including of the relevant savings and the position of CJEU case law, see Practice Note: Brexit and the end of EU free movement law in the UK. The Practice Note has been retained in archived form for historical interest, because EU law as previously implemented in the UK remains relevant in certain limited situations. For historical versions of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, SI 2016/1052, including immediately prior to revocation, see Legislation.gov.uk. For the ongoing development of EU free movement law in EU Member States, see: Immigration, employment & share incentives (EU Law)—overview. As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered a transition or ‘implementation’

This Practice Note aims to assist immigration advisers to research whether a country that is a member of the EEA and Switzerland, permits dual or multiple citizenship. This information may be helpful for immigration advisers with clients who are considering making an application for British citizenship or citizenship of another EEA country or Switzerland, in light of the UK’s departure from the EU. Each country has its own laws regarding who can obtain citizenship and whether dual or multiple citizenship is permitted. These laws are subject to change so up-to-date information should be sought and verified. Clients should also be advised to consider whether making a citizenship application may have tax or other implications, for example on the citizenship or immigration position of their family members. EEA citizens and British citizenship Some EEA nationals may already hold British citizenship without having to make an application, for example if they were born in the UK (in some circumstances). For further information, see Practice Note: Who is a British citizen (automatic acquisition)? For information on the acquisition of

Law360: Although short, a statement published by the UK government at the end of January 2024 is nevertheless significant for many EU undertakings for the collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS).