EDPS OPINION ON THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S WHITE PAPER ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

30.06.2020

As known, the European Commission published a White Paper on Artificial Intelligence: A European Approach to excellence and trust on 19.02.2020 which is part of a wider package of strategic documents. In this context, the European Data Protection Supervisor (“EDPS”) presented its opinion on this White Paper on 29.06.2020.

The aim of the recommendations in this Opinion is to clarify and, where necessary, further develop the safeguards and controls with respect to protection of personal data, taking into consideration the specific context of Artificial Intelligence. 

In this sense, According to the EDPS;

  • Artificial Intelligence should apply both to the EU Member States and to the EU institutions, offices, bodies and agencies,
  • Artificial Intelligence should be designed to protect from any negative impact, not only on individuals, but also on communities and society as a whole,
  • proposes a more robust and nuanced risk classification scheme,
  • includes an impact assessment clearly defining the regulatory gaps that it intends to fill,
  • avoids overlap of different supervisory authorities and includes a cooperation mechanism.

It is also mentioned that the EDPS really appreciates the White Paper’s numerous references to a European approach to Artificial Intelligence, grounded in EU values and fundamental rights and the consideration given to the need for compliance with the European data protection legislation.

You can read the full text of the EDPS’s opinion here.

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