Meeting between the Personal Data Protection Office and the Adam Mickiewicz University community in Poznań

On April 2, 2026, a meeting with the community of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań was held at the headquarters of the Personal Data Protection Office in Warsaw.

Prof. Agnieszka Grzelak, Deputy President of the Personal Data Protection Office, welcomed the participants and emphasised the importance of face-to-face meetings with students and doctoral candidates interested in the topic of personal data protection. “Expert and educational activities form the foundation of the Personal Data Protection Office’s work. That is why meetings with the university community are so important, as they allow the supervisory authority to streamline the way information is communicated and identify needs,” said the Deputy President of the Personal Data Protection Office.

Jakub Groszkowski, Legal Advisor to the President of the Personal Data Protection Office, briefed the guests on the issue of complaints. He emphasised that, alongside unprecedented technological advancements, public awareness of data protection rights is also growing. “In 2025, the number of new complaints received by the Office increased by over 60% compared to the previous year. Often, after unsuccessful attempts to enforce their rights, data subjects file complaints with the supervisory authority regarding irregularities in the processing of their personal data,” said the Advisor to the President of the Personal Data Protection Office.

Natalia Misiuk, Deputy Director of Educational Initiatives at the Personal Data Protection Office, presented issues related to privacy protection and the safe use of new technologies. In her speech, she emphasised the value of personal data and the extensive scope to which it can be obtained as a result of its reckless use. She highlighted the seriousness of the risks to personal freedoms—such as the threat of discrimination, being subject to profiling, and automated decisions not verified by humans. Data processed by technologies based on generative artificial intelligence can be used for purposes inconsistent with the user’s original intent. According to Director Misiuk, digital technologies can be exploited for serious abuses and violations of rights, as well as for spreading misinformation, financial fraud, and reputational harm. In addition, they can perpetuate harmful stereotypes, impose unrealistic standards, and manipulate users’ emotions and attention. At the same time, she emphasized that new technologies, with proper oversight and mindful use, present a tremendous opportunity for innovation and improving quality of life.

The students attending the meeting also learned about the procedure for filing complaints with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office regarding irregularities in the processing of personal data. The topic of developing guidelines for public administration employees on the use of artificial intelligence was also discussed. The meeting concluded with a substantive discussion on the future of personal data protection.