Giovanni Buttarelli (European Data Protection Supervisor)

Giovanni Buttarelli was the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) from 2014 until his passing in 2020. He played a vital role in ensuring that European Union institutions respected privacy and data protection laws. Buttarelli advocated for stronger data rights, especially as technology evolved and personal information became more vulnerable. He worked to balance individual privacy with the needs of businesses and governments. His efforts contributed to the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which sets comprehensive rules for data handling, enhancing protection for individuals' personal data across the EU.