Germany: Conference of the Independent Data Protection Authorities announced guidelines on anonymisation and pseudonymisation of personal data

On 29 January 2025, the German Conference of Independent Data Protection Supervisory Authorities of the Federal and State Governments (DSK) announced plans to develop guidance on the effective anonymisation and pseudonymisation of personal data. The plan would aim to assist entities in research, business, and the public sector in selecting appropriate methods for data processing. The guidance will build upon existing European Data Protection Board guidelines and clarify procedures and requirements for anonymisation and pseudonymisation, especially in areas including medical research, artificial intelligence development, and statistics.