GDPR Fines and Data Breach Survey 2025
European GDPR fines remain high at €1.2 billion in 2025, with a 22% rise in daily data breach notifications and increasing regulatory focus on data security and compensation claims.
GDPR News
EDPB and EDPS Issue Joint Opinion on the European Biotech Act Proposal
The EDPB and EDPS support the European Biotech Act proposal while urging strong data protection measures for clinical trial participants and clear legal roles under GDPR.
EDPB publishes 2025 Report on Coordinated Enforcement Action
The EDPB’s 2025 report reviews GDPR’s right to erasure, highlighting challenges and recommending best practices for effective data deletion across the EU.
Spanish Data Protection Authority Issues Guidance on Agentic AI
The Spanish Data Protection Authority issues detailed GDPR guidance to help organizations manage privacy risks of autonomous agentic AI systems.
Dutch DPA Warns of OpenClaw AI Security Risks
The Dutch Data Protection Authority warns against using OpenClaw AI due to serious security risks and urges compliance with GDPR to protect personal data.
FC Barcelona faces €500,000 GDPR fine over biometric data processing violations
Spain’s data protection authority, the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD), has imposed a €500,000 fine on Fútbol Club […]
EU Parliament committee vote stalls temporary CSAM scanning law extension
he EU Parliament committee failed to approve a temporary extension for voluntary CSAM scanning, risking a legal gap before permanent rules are finalized.
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.
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.