Public Events

‘Consent or Pay’ has dominated headlines in the past few months as the world has eagerly anticipated the EDPB’s opinion on ‘Consent or Pay’ models implemented by Large Online Platforms. It was often said that, should the model have been accepted, the internet as we know it would have changed. Civil societies have highlighted that if ‘Consent or Pay’ would be permitted, it would not be limited to news pages or social networks but would be employed by any industry sector with an ability to monetise personal data via consent.

CPDP is an annual conference on privacy and data protection organised in Brussels matters hosted in Brussels. In 2024, this year it will take place from 22 to 24 May on the topic: ''To govern or to be governed, that is the question''. The EDPS will organise two panels on Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection. EDPS' experts will also participate as speakers in other panels and the Supervisor will deliver the conference's closing remarks.

To celebrate Europe Day, the European institutions open their doors to the public on 4 May 2024! Come to visit us and discover the engaging activities EDPS and EDPB have prepared for you. Our experts will answer your questions on how we protect your privacy and data protection rights.