Ian Deguara

Mr Ian Deguara was appointed as Information and Data Protection Commissioner in December 2020 after spending a career, spanning over more than 18 years, in the field of data protection. He was one of the first employees to join the supervisory authority after successfully completing his studies at the University of Malta, where he obtained a degree in information technology and also in management. During these years, Ian occupied various roles within the authority and acquired a level of expertise both in the area of the protection of personal data and freedom of information.

Following the coming into force of the GDPR in May 2016, Ian formed part of the national taskforce set up with the mandate to prepare the necessary legal instruments to implement the new framework in Malta. He delivered various information sessions and participated as a key speaker in a number of conferences which were organised to raise awareness on the reformed data protection package.

In his role, Ian is firmly committed to ensure that individuals’ fundamental rights remain central to all the aspects of his work, particularly when taking into account the challenges and risks posed by new and emerging technologies.