Online privacy tools for the general public
ENISA has published a study in the area of PETs for the protection of online privacy (online privacy tools) with two main objectives: a) to define the current level of information and guidance that is provided to the general public and b) to provide…
PETs controls matrix - A systematic approach for assessing online and mobile privacy tools
Following previous work in the field of privacy engineering, in 2016 ENISA defined the ‘PETs control matrix’, an assessment framework and tool for the systematic presentation and evaluation of online and mobile privacy tools for end users. The…
A tool on Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) knowledge management and maturity assessment
This report accompanies the second release of the PETs assessment tool and provides a brief overview of its main functionalities, as well as its challenges and proposed dissemination activities for further enhancement and adoption.
Privacy by design in big data
The extensive collection and further processing of personal information in the context of big data analytics has given rise to serious privacy concerns, especially relating to wide scale electronic surveillance, profiling, and disclosure of private…
Annual Privacy Forum (APF) 2025
After 12 years, the Annual Privacy Forum (APF) enters into a new era! ENISA passes the baton to Goethe University Frankfurt and Karlstad University for the continuation of the successful event that bridges research and policy…
Security Framework for Governmental Clouds
ENISA after having analysed the present state of play of governmental Cloud deployment in 2013 report, presents a guide on the steps public administration has to take to deploy cloud computing. This report gives guidance on the process from pre-…
Cybersecurity Education Initiatives in the EU Member States
Today, the internet is a tool used in many educational activities, which increases the amount of
time children are exposed to cyberspace and its risks. Informing young users about the
importance of maintaining personal privacy is not enough to keep…
PETs control matrix: A systematic approach for assessing online privacy tools
Following previous work in the field of privacy engineering, in 2016 ENISA presents the ‘PETs control matrix’, an assessment framework and tool for the systematic presentation and evaluation of online and mobile privacy tools for end users.
Privacy tools, security measures and evaluation of current technologies under the spotlight at this year’s Annual Privacy Forum
Successful conclusion of the fourth edition of the Annual Privacy Forum, held on the 7th and 8th September at Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany. The event provided a forum to academia, industry and policy makers for a discussion on privacy…
