EU Council Rejects Changes to GDPR Personal Data Definition
EU countries reject the Commission’s proposal to change the GDPR personal data definition, prioritizing stronger privacy protections and the EDPB’s guidance on pseudonymisation.
February 2026
EDPB Supports Global Privacy Efforts on AI-Generated Images
The EDPB and 60+ global authorities call for strong safeguards and transparency to protect privacy from harmful AI-generated images of real individuals.
EDPS issues Opinion on extension of CSAM rules
The EDPS calls for improved safeguards and legal clarity in extending EU interim rules to combat child sexual abuse online, emphasizing privacy and targeted data scanning.
EDPS Introduces Binding Rules to Safeguard DPO Independence in EU Bodies
The EDPS has introduced new guidance and binding rules to protect the independence and role of Data Protection Officers across all EU institutions.
EDPB Adopts 2026-2027 Work Programme
The EDPB’s 2026-2027 work programme focuses on GDPR compliance, enforcement cooperation, emerging tech guidance, and global data protection collaboration.
EDPB and EDPS Issue Joint Opinion on Digital Omnibus
The EDPB and EDPS provide a Joint Opinion on the Digital Omnibus Regulation, urging caution on GDPR changes while supporting simplification and stronger oversight.
Court Confirms WhatsApp’s Right to Contest EDPB GDPR Fine Decision
The Court of Justice ruled WhatsApp can challenge the EDPB binding decision on GDPR violations, sending the case back for a full review.
Austrian DPA Finds Microsoft’s Tracking of Students Breaches GDPR
Austrian data authority ruled Microsoft illegally tracked a minor via Microsoft 365 Education cookies without consent, ordering the company to stop within four weeks.