Paolo Balboni
@paolobalboni.bsky.social
Professor of Privacy, Cybersecurity, and IT Contract Law at Maastricht University & Founding Partner ICT Legal Consulting
The European Commission has published the non-binding Model Contractual Terms (MCTs) for data access and use and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for cloud computing contracts we drafted in the context of the Expert Group on B2B data sharing and cloud computing contracts! 1/3
November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The European Commission has published the non-binding Model Contractual Terms (MCTs) for data access and use and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for cloud computing contracts we drafted in the context of the Expert Group on B2B data sharing and cloud computing contracts! 1/3
During today's lecture in my EU and Global Cybersecurity Fundamentals course at the European Centre on Privacy and Cybersecurity (ECPC), Paul Benedek, Thomas Fabry and I will focus on the Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive 2.
November 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
During today's lecture in my EU and Global Cybersecurity Fundamentals course at the European Centre on Privacy and Cybersecurity (ECPC), Paul Benedek, Thomas Fabry and I will focus on the Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive 2.
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We’re excited to announce INNOVADE Living Lab 4: Co-designing the Digital Democracy Application in Brussels on 2 DEC 2025.
We look forward to shaping the next generation of digital democracy with you!
🔗 Programme & registration: innovade-democracy.eu/events/innov...
#INNOVADE #HorizonEurope
We look forward to shaping the next generation of digital democracy with you!
🔗 Programme & registration: innovade-democracy.eu/events/innov...
#INNOVADE #HorizonEurope
November 18, 2025 at 10:21 AM
We’re excited to announce INNOVADE Living Lab 4: Co-designing the Digital Democracy Application in Brussels on 2 DEC 2025.
We look forward to shaping the next generation of digital democracy with you!
🔗 Programme & registration: innovade-democracy.eu/events/innov...
#INNOVADE #HorizonEurope
We look forward to shaping the next generation of digital democracy with you!
🔗 Programme & registration: innovade-democracy.eu/events/innov...
#INNOVADE #HorizonEurope
The Council adopted new rules to improve cooperation between national data protection bodies when they enforce the General Data Protection Regulation (#GDPR) in order to speed up the process of handling cross-border data protection complaints. www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
Council adopts new EU law to speed-up handling of cross-border data protection complaints
The Council adopts a new law to improve cooperation between national data protection authorities when enforcing the GDPR.
www.consilium.europa.eu
November 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The Council adopted new rules to improve cooperation between national data protection bodies when they enforce the General Data Protection Regulation (#GDPR) in order to speed up the process of handling cross-border data protection complaints. www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
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Space is booming, with satellites multiplying.
It’s Europe’s moment to create a single market for space that works for all.
Safer space. Stronger Europe. Shared future.
24 June: the countdown begins ↓
It’s Europe’s moment to create a single market for space that works for all.
Safer space. Stronger Europe. Shared future.
24 June: the countdown begins ↓
June 24, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Space is booming, with satellites multiplying.
It’s Europe’s moment to create a single market for space that works for all.
Safer space. Stronger Europe. Shared future.
24 June: the countdown begins ↓
It’s Europe’s moment to create a single market for space that works for all.
Safer space. Stronger Europe. Shared future.
24 June: the countdown begins ↓
Join us for ICTLC's “Global AI and Data Strategy for the Banking and Finance Sector: Strategic Legal Compliance and Governance” webinar!
📅 Date: 19 June 2025
🕒 Time: 15:30 - 17:00 CEST
Register here: ictlc.webinargeek.com/global-ai-an...
📅 Date: 19 June 2025
🕒 Time: 15:30 - 17:00 CEST
Register here: ictlc.webinargeek.com/global-ai-an...
June 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Join us for ICTLC's “Global AI and Data Strategy for the Banking and Finance Sector: Strategic Legal Compliance and Governance” webinar!
📅 Date: 19 June 2025
🕒 Time: 15:30 - 17:00 CEST
Register here: ictlc.webinargeek.com/global-ai-an...
📅 Date: 19 June 2025
🕒 Time: 15:30 - 17:00 CEST
Register here: ictlc.webinargeek.com/global-ai-an...
#GDPR: The Italian DPA has fined major energy supplier Acea Energia EUR 3 million in addition to fining agencies and other companies involved www.garanteprivacy.it/web/guest/ho...
May 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
#GDPR: The Italian DPA has fined major energy supplier Acea Energia EUR 3 million in addition to fining agencies and other companies involved www.garanteprivacy.it/web/guest/ho...
Join our upcoming webinar on "Global AI and Data Strategy for #Telcos: Strategic Legal Compliance and Governance" to explore key strategies for legal compliance, governance, and the future of #AI. 🚀 Register here: ictlc.webinargeek.com/global-ai-an...
April 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Join our upcoming webinar on "Global AI and Data Strategy for #Telcos: Strategic Legal Compliance and Governance" to explore key strategies for legal compliance, governance, and the future of #AI. 🚀 Register here: ictlc.webinargeek.com/global-ai-an...
#GDPR stats: The Italian DPA has highlighted that between May 2018 and 31 March 2025, it has received:
- 11,700 #databreach notifications, and
- 317,467 complaints and reports www.gpdp.it/web/guest/ho...
- 11,700 #databreach notifications, and
- 317,467 complaints and reports www.gpdp.it/web/guest/ho...
April 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#GDPR stats: The Italian DPA has highlighted that between May 2018 and 31 March 2025, it has received:
- 11,700 #databreach notifications, and
- 317,467 complaints and reports www.gpdp.it/web/guest/ho...
- 11,700 #databreach notifications, and
- 317,467 complaints and reports www.gpdp.it/web/guest/ho...
The long-awaited MCTs and SCCs that we developed to support the implementation of the #DataAct have finally been published! They can now be used to draft, amend, or negotiate #datasharing agreements & #cloudcomputing contracts. Check out my latest article bit.ly/B2BExpertGroup
April 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The long-awaited MCTs and SCCs that we developed to support the implementation of the #DataAct have finally been published! They can now be used to draft, amend, or negotiate #datasharing agreements & #cloudcomputing contracts. Check out my latest article bit.ly/B2BExpertGroup
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🤖🗳️ How can we make digital democracy fair for all?
Join the discussion this Thursday for a webinar on ethical AI, cybersecurity & inclusion in democratic innovation, hosted by @innovade-democracy.bsky.social, #AI4Deliberation & #PERYCLES.
🔗 tinyurl.com/p5x8kbd9
#DigitalDemocracy #AI #EUFunded
Join the discussion this Thursday for a webinar on ethical AI, cybersecurity & inclusion in democratic innovation, hosted by @innovade-democracy.bsky.social, #AI4Deliberation & #PERYCLES.
🔗 tinyurl.com/p5x8kbd9
#DigitalDemocracy #AI #EUFunded
March 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🤖🗳️ How can we make digital democracy fair for all?
Join the discussion this Thursday for a webinar on ethical AI, cybersecurity & inclusion in democratic innovation, hosted by @innovade-democracy.bsky.social, #AI4Deliberation & #PERYCLES.
🔗 tinyurl.com/p5x8kbd9
#DigitalDemocracy #AI #EUFunded
Join the discussion this Thursday for a webinar on ethical AI, cybersecurity & inclusion in democratic innovation, hosted by @innovade-democracy.bsky.social, #AI4Deliberation & #PERYCLES.
🔗 tinyurl.com/p5x8kbd9
#DigitalDemocracy #AI #EUFunded
On March 13th, I had the honor of delivering a lecture on "Fundamental Rights and Artificial Intelligence: Balancing Innovation and Ethics" as part of Maastricht University's Star Lecture series - an inspiring initiative where lectures are held simultaneously across various European cities. 1/n
March 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
On March 13th, I had the honor of delivering a lecture on "Fundamental Rights and Artificial Intelligence: Balancing Innovation and Ethics" as part of Maastricht University's Star Lecture series - an inspiring initiative where lectures are held simultaneously across various European cities. 1/n
Recommended reading: Gianclaudio Malgieri and Cristiana Santos' article on "Assessing the (severity of) impacts on fundamental rights" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#GDPR #AIAct #DSA #fundamentalrights
#GDPR #AIAct #DSA #fundamentalrights
March 16, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Recommended reading: Gianclaudio Malgieri and Cristiana Santos' article on "Assessing the (severity of) impacts on fundamental rights" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#GDPR #AIAct #DSA #fundamentalrights
#GDPR #AIAct #DSA #fundamentalrights
...and this time Zurich is #whereprivacybringsyou! It was such a pleasure to discuss the geopolitical, political, and socioeconomic consequences of AI with Maastricht University's alumni last week during my Star Lecture!
March 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
...and this time Zurich is #whereprivacybringsyou! It was such a pleasure to discuss the geopolitical, political, and socioeconomic consequences of AI with Maastricht University's alumni last week during my Star Lecture!
The European Data Protection Board has adopted a statement on the implementation of the #PNRDirective in light of the Court of Justice of the EU judgment in case C-817/19. www.edpb.europa.eu/system/files...
March 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The European Data Protection Board has adopted a statement on the implementation of the #PNRDirective in light of the Court of Justice of the EU judgment in case C-817/19. www.edpb.europa.eu/system/files...
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UK GDPR Reform Bill goes to Report stage
The report stage is normally followed immediately by debate on the Bill's third reading.
The report stage is normally followed immediately by debate on the Bill's third reading.
March 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
UK GDPR Reform Bill goes to Report stage
The report stage is normally followed immediately by debate on the Bill's third reading.
The report stage is normally followed immediately by debate on the Bill's third reading.
#GDPR: Interesting case from the CJEU on the right to rectification curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
March 13, 2025 at 9:20 AM
#GDPR: Interesting case from the CJEU on the right to rectification curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
Join me and my fantastic colleagues from @ecpcmaastricht.bsky.social in São Paulo, Brazil from 14-17 April for the ECPC-B #DPO Certification Course! www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/data-... #whereprivacybringsyou
March 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Join me and my fantastic colleagues from @ecpcmaastricht.bsky.social in São Paulo, Brazil from 14-17 April for the ECPC-B #DPO Certification Course! www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/data-... #whereprivacybringsyou
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Are you based in Brazil and eager to obtain your #DPO Certification from ECPC Maastricht University? Book your seat today and join us on 14-17 April in Sao Paulo!
www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/data-...
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March 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Are you based in Brazil and eager to obtain your #DPO Certification from ECPC Maastricht University? Book your seat today and join us on 14-17 April in Sao Paulo!
www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/data-...
@paolobalboni.bsky.social
www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/data-...
@paolobalboni.bsky.social
#GDPR: As usual, the Spanish DPA has been keeping busy. According to its latest newsletter, 165 personal #databreach notifications were received in January 2025 www.aepd.es/documento/32...
March 12, 2025 at 8:26 AM
#GDPR: As usual, the Spanish DPA has been keeping busy. According to its latest newsletter, 165 personal #databreach notifications were received in January 2025 www.aepd.es/documento/32...
CJEU: Automated credit assessment: the data subject is entitled to an explanation as to how the decision was taken in respect of him or her curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
February 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
CJEU: Automated credit assessment: the data subject is entitled to an explanation as to how the decision was taken in respect of him or her curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
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#DataProtection as a Corporate Social Responsibility: Courses for Coordinators & Auditors are back! Learn from @paolobalboni.bsky.social and Kate Francis how to effectively implement and audit the DPCSR Framework in your organisation. www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/um-dp...
February 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
#DataProtection as a Corporate Social Responsibility: Courses for Coordinators & Auditors are back! Learn from @paolobalboni.bsky.social and Kate Francis how to effectively implement and audit the DPCSR Framework in your organisation. www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/um-dp...
Worth a read: ENISA's “Threat Landscape: Finance Sector” report illustrates the significant cybersecurity challenges the sector is facing. Check it out 👉 www.enisa.europa.eu/sites/defaul...
February 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Worth a read: ENISA's “Threat Landscape: Finance Sector” report illustrates the significant cybersecurity challenges the sector is facing. Check it out 👉 www.enisa.europa.eu/sites/defaul...
Looking forward to it!
Prof. @paolobalboni.bsky.social delivers one of the UM Star Lectures. Meet him on 13 March in Zurich where he will talk about Fundamental Rights and #AI: Balancing Innovation and Ethics. @lawinmaastricht.bsky.social @maastrichtu.bsky.social www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/um-st...
February 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Looking forward to it!
The Irish DPC has submitted its Article 60 draft decision to its EU/EEA counterparts following its inquiry into #TikTok dataprotection.ie/en/news-medi...
February 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Irish DPC has submitted its Article 60 draft decision to its EU/EEA counterparts following its inquiry into #TikTok dataprotection.ie/en/news-medi...