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.
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EDPB and EDPS Issues Joint Opinion on European Commission’s Digital Omnibus on AI Proposal
The EDPB and EDPS support AI Act simplification but stress protecting fundamental rights, maintaining DPA roles, and limiting delays in high-risk AI system rules.
EDPB Adopts Updated Recommendations for Processor Binding Corporate Rules
The EDPB updated recommendations for Processor Binding Corporate Rules to clarify GDPR compliance and streamline intra-group data transfers outside the EEA.
EDPB Submits Input for Law Enforcement Directive Evaluation
The EDPB advises the European Commission on improving the Law Enforcement Directive, emphasizing legal clarity, technology compliance, and resource needs for data protection authorities.
EU Extends UK GDPR Adequacy Decision for Six More Years
The EU extended the UK’s GDPR adequacy decision for six years, ensuring continued free and safe data transfers until 2031 with a review in four years.
EDPB Issues Recommendations on Legal Basis for User Accounts on E-commerce Sites
The EDPB recommends e-commerce sites offer guest checkout to protect user privacy, allowing mandatory accounts only for specific services under GDPR rules.
EDPB meets with DPAs from EU adequacy countries to strengthen GDPR cooperation
The EDPB and DPAs from countries with EU adequacy decisions strengthened cooperation in data protection enforcement and advisory priorities during their second joint meeting.
EDPB Seeks Feedback on GDPR Template Development
The EDPB invites public input to develop practical GDPR compliance templates, including DPIA and breach notification forms, by December 3, 2025.
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.
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.
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.