EDPB Issues Opinion on EU-Brazil Data Protection Adequacy Decision
The EDPB supports the EU-Brazil data adequacy decision but requests clarifications on DPIAs, transparency, law enforcement data use, and national security definitions.
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MEPs back new procedures for faster GDPR cross-border enforcement
New EU rules set deadlines and streamlined procedures for cross-border GDPR enforcement, strengthen complainant rights, and promote early consensus among national data protection authorities.
EDPB backs UK adequacy extension under GDPR but urges strict monitoring
EDPB supports six-year extension of UK adequacy decisions to 2031 but urges the Commission to address legal changes, monitor risks and ensure robust oversight and remedies.
EDPS Revises Generative AI Guidance for EU Institutions
EDPS updated guidance strengthens data protection rules for generative AI used by EU institutions, adding a practical compliance checklist and clearer controller/processor responsibilities.
Court of Appeal upholds GDPR fine against Grindr
Norwegian court upheld a major GDPR fine against Grindr for improper processing and sharing of sensitive and location data, stressing stricter requirements for consent, minimization and safeguards.
EU Signs Passenger Data Sharing Agreements with Norway and Iceland
EU signs PNR data-sharing deals with Norway and Iceland, adding privacy safeguards and awaiting EP consent and Council conclusion to strengthen counterterrorism and serious crime cooperation.
EDPB and European Commission Publish Joint Guidelines on DMA and GDPR
EDPB and European Commission issued joint guidelines clarifying how gatekeepers must apply GDPR obligations when complying with the Digital Markets Act; public consultation open until 4 Dec 2025.
EDPB launches coordinated enforcement action on GDPR transparency obligations
The EDPB will coordinate an EU-wide enforcement action on GDPR transparency and information obligations, with national DPAs participating voluntarily and the action launching in 2026.
Meta asks CJEU to reinstate challenge to EDPB Opinion on valid consent
Meta appeals the General Court’s dismissal of its challenge to EDPB Opinion 08/2024, arguing procedural and legal errors on reviewability, liability, judicial protection, and reasoning.
CNIL fines Google €325 million and SHEIN €150 million for cookie non-compliance
The CNIL fined Google (€325M) and SHEIN (€150M) for cookie and ad consent breaches, stressing free, informed consent and sanctioning covert tracking and cookie-wall practices.
Austrian court: Der Standard broke GDPR with pay-or-consent model
The Austrian Federal Administrative Court confirmed that newspaper Der Standard breached the EU’s data protection rules by using a “pay […]
Spains DPA fines hotels over scanning guest identity documents
AEPD fines Iberostar unit €70,000 for requiring full ID copies at booking; authority stresses GDPR data minimisation and that copies are unnecessary and risky for guest registration.