EDPB Approves Six-Month Extension for UK Data Protection Adequacy
The EDPB supports a six-month extension of the UK GDPR adequacy decisions until December 2025 while awaiting the UK’s data protection reform.
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EDPB Releases 2024 Report on GDPR Enforcement and Strategy
The EDPB’s 2024 Annual Report highlights new strategies, increased GDPR guidance, stakeholder engagement, and efforts to simplify data protection across Europe.
CJEU Advocate General Backs WhatsApp in €225 Million EDPB Fine Dispute
WhatsApp receives support from a CJEU adviser in its challenge against the EDPB over a €225 million fine for privacy violations.
Voss and Schrems propose GDPR revision
Axel Voss and Max Schrems propose a three-layered revision of the GDPR to differentiate between large and small firms, despite concerns about potential risks and lobbying.
EDPB Launches 2025 Action on Right to Erasure
The EDPB has initiated its 2025 Coordinated Enforcement Framework focusing on the right to erasure, involving 32 European Data Protection Authorities.
EDPB’s CSC Releases Biannual Activity Report
The CSC’s report highlights its role in supervising EU IT systems, issuing transparency recommendations, and preparing for future expansions to ensure data protection.
EDPB Adopts Age Assurance Statement, recommendations to WADA, and Creates AI Taskforce
The EDPB’s plenary meeting focused on age assurance principles, AI enforcement, and WADA anti-doping data protection, aiming to balance innovation with GDPR compliance.
EU Authorities Question DeepSeek’s GDPR Compliance
DeepSeek faces scrutiny from EU data protection authorities over GDPR compliance concerns related to data transfers to China, with several countries initiating investigations.
EU Court Upholds EDPB’s Authority Over Irish DPC
The European General Court supports the EDPB’s authority, requiring Ireland’s DPC to conduct separate investigations into Meta’s data processing, reinforcing GDPR enforcement.
EDPB Releases 2024 Findings on Access Rights
The EDPB’s 2024 report highlights challenges and recommendations for controllers in implementing the right of access, with a focus on improving compliance and awareness of Guidelines 01/2022.
IAB Submits Feedback on EDPB’s Consent or Pay Guidelines
IAB Europe and trade associations urge the EDPB to adopt a balanced approach to “Consent or Pay” models, emphasizing user choice and economic implications.
EDPB Adopts Guidelines on Pseudonymisation and Statement on Data Protection Cooperation
The EDPB adopted guidelines on pseudonymisation and a position paper on data protection and competition law, emphasizing cooperation and compliance with GDPR.