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Jan Ellermann

@janellermann.bsky.social

Senior Specialist @Europol Data Protection Function, Data Protection, Freedom AND Security enthusiast, posts are my private opinion, EDEN is not a garden - but the @Europol Data Protection Experts Network

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Jan Ellermann @janellermann.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

💬 The DPO is pivotal in balancing operational effectiveness with privacy protection. Thank you to the JPSG for supporting ongoing collaboration. Let’s continue the conversation on data protection in law enforcement! 💻✨ hashtag#DataProtection hashtag#Privacy hashtag#LawEnforcement hashtag#AI

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Jan Ellermann @janellermann.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

🏆 A Growing Responsibility As Europol's role will further expand, also the DPO’s role grows in complexity, requiring sufficient resources to maintain high standards of privacy and compliance.

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Jan Ellermann @janellermann.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

📈 Data Subject Access Requests In 2023, Europol processed 469 access requests, ensuring transparency and coordination with national authorities for cases involving system hits.

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Jan Ellermann @janellermann.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

⚙️ Operational Data & AI Oversight The DPO ensures AI systems in law enforcement are transparent, fair, and accountable, staying actively involved at all stages to mitigate risks.

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Jan Ellermann @janellermann.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

🛡 Partnerships with Supervisory Authorities The DPO liaises with the EDPS - European Data Protection Supervisor and national DPAs, facilitating inspections and audits. Recent work included reviews of Europol’s Medical Service data and advising on exceptional data transfers for counterterrorism.

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Jan Ellermann @janellermann.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

📚 Awareness & Training In 2023, the DPF trained 351 newcomers and provided tailored sessions for Guest Officers, emphasizing human rights and operational data ethics.

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Jan Ellermann @janellermann.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

🌐 Collaboration Through Networks The Europol Data Protection Experts Network (EDEN), described by Slovenia’s President Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar as a “beacon for the data protection community,” unites diverse stakeholders to uphold democracy through data protection.

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Jan Ellermann @janellermann.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

💡 Building Internal Trust The DPO, as an internal advisor, ensures early compliance and mitigates risks. At Europol, data protection remains a human exercise, even with the rise of AI.

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Jan Ellermann @janellermann.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

The Data Protection Officer (DPO) of Europol, Daniel Drewer, recently presented a detailed report to the JPSG, shedding light on the critical work of safeguarding privacy and compliance. Here are the highlights:

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Jan Ellermann @janellermann.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

🚨 Key Takeaways from the DPO’s Presentation to the Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny Group (JPSG) earlier this week in the thread below 🚨

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