News from The DPO Centre

The DPO Centre named among the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development

May 21, 2026

We’re pleased to announce that Great Place To Work™ has recognised The DPO Centre as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development 2026.   This marks the second consecutive year […]

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High-risk AI draft guidelines released by EU Commission

May 20, 2026

On 19 May 2026, the European Commission published draft guidelines on the classification of high-risk AI systems under Article 6 of the EU AI Act, and opened a targeted stakeholder consultation.  The guidelines do […]

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EU AI Act delay: New high-risk AI deadlines provisionally agreed

May 7, 2026

On 7 May 2026, EU lawmakers reached a provisional agreement to simplify certain aspects of the EU AI Act and delay key compliance deadlines for high-risk AI systems.  […]

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EDPB approves Europrivacy as global GDPR certification tool

April 27, 2026

On 15 April 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted Opinions 14.2026 and 15/2026, formally approving updated Europrivacy criteria under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).  This decision confirms Europrivacy as an […]

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The DPO Centre marks International Women’s Day with community fundraiser

April 14, 2026

To mark International Women’s Day and this year’s ‘Give to Gain’ theme, The DPO Centre Women’s Network led a month-long fundraiser in support of The PHOEBE […]

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The DPO Centre secures shortlist for two categories at ICA Compliance Awards

April 8, 2026

The DPO Centre has once again been recognised at the ICA Compliance Awards Europe, being shortlisted in both Compliance Consultancy Firm of the Year and Rising […]

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EU AI Act: Parliament backs delayed timelines and key changes

April 1, 2026

On 26 March 2026, the European Parliament formally agreed their position on the proposed updates to the AI Act under the EU’s Digital Omnibus package. This […]

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ICO guidance clarifies how organisations can use Recognised Legitimate Interest

March 30, 2026

On 23 March 2026, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published new guidance on Recognised Legitimate Interest (RLI). This follows updates introduced under the Data Use and Access Act 2025 and provides greater clarity […]

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The DPO Centre named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces two years running

March 13, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that The DPO Centre has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for medium-sized businesses!  Our team were presented […]

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EU AI Act amendments move forward after Council agreement

March 13, 2026

On 11 March 2026, the European Council reached agreement on amendments to the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) as part of the wider AI Act […]

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