DATA PROTECTION | EDPB announces age assurance principles and new AI enforcement taskforce

In a press release dated 12 February 2025, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) announced several key privacy-related provisions adopted during its monthly plenary meeting. The EDPB adopted a statement on age assurance to strengthen the protection of children in the digital space. The statement outlines ten key principles for age verification, that ensure both compliance with data protection laws and the safeguarding of minors. It provides guidance to companies navigating European regulations, such as Regulation (EU) No. 2022/2065 (“DSA”) and Directive (EU) No. 2018/1808 (“AVMS Directive”), which entail provisions on the matter. In addition, the EDPB expanded the scope of its ChatGPT Task Force to artificial intelligence enforcement. The EDPB also announced plans to establish a quick response team to support national data protection authorities in handling urgent artificial intelligence -related issues. The EDPB also adopted recommendations on the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code, stressing the need to uphold GDPR compliance in anti-doping data processing.

Newsletter n. 105 – March 2025