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March 11, 2026

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.

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March 11, 2026

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.

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March 5, 2026

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.

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March 5, 2026

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 […]

March 5, 2026

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.

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February 26, 2026

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 25, 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.

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February 18, 2026

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.

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February 18, 2026

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.

February 18, 2026

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.

February 15, 2026

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.