Anu Talus

European Data Protection Board

Chair

Anu Talus has served as the Finnish Information Commissioner since autumn 2020. She is the Head of the Office of the Information Commissioner (TSV) and the Chair of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB).

Prior to her work at the IMY, Talus served as Senior Adviser at the Ministry of Justice for over ten years. At the Ministry of Justice she led the implementation of the GDPR in Finland and acted as representative of the Finnish government in the EU GDPR negotiations. Talus has also worked at the European Commission as Seconded National Expert.

Talus holds a Doctor of Laws degree and a Master of Laws degree from the University of Helsinki and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Vaasa.

 

Contributions by Anu Talus

  • An Expanding Remit for Privacy Protection: Leveraging Tools and Talent
    Forum Speaker at Navigate: Digital Policy Leadership Retreat 2025
  • Fireside Chat with Anu Talus, the Finnish Data Protection Authority and the European Data Protection Board Chair
    Speaker at In-Person Sacramento, San Francisco and Silicon Valley KnowledgeNet: 8 May 2024
  • Regulators’ Agenda: Shifting Priorities and Practices
    Speaker at IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2024
  • Discussion with Anu Talus, the Finnish Data Protection Authority and the European Data Protection Board Chair
    Speaker at In-Person Helsinki KnowledgeNet: 6 March 2024
  • A Discussion with the New EDPB Chair: What Privacy Pros Should Expect
    Speaker at IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2023
  • Privacy From a Regulator's Perspective: An Interview with the New Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman Anu Talus
    Speaker at Virtual Helsinki KnowledgeNet: 7 December 2020