EDPB Launches DPIA Template to Enhance GDPR Consistency Across Europe
The EDPB has released a DPIA template to help organizations comply with GDPR by structuring and simplifying risk assessments, now open for public feedback until 9 June.
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EDPB publishes annual report 2025
The EDPB’s 2025 Annual Report highlights increased GDPR enforcement, cross-border cooperation, guidance on new technologies, and €300 million in fines for data protection violations.
EDPB Adopts Guidelines on Personal Data Processing for Scientific Research
The EDPB issued guidelines to clarify GDPR compliance for scientific research, covering consent, data subject rights, responsibilities, and technical safeguards.
EDPB announces 2026 Coordinated Enforcement Framework on GDPR transparency
The EDPB’s 2026 Coordinated Enforcement Framework targets GDPR transparency obligations, with 25 DPAs assessing compliance and sharing findings for EU-wide improvements.
EDPB and EDPS Issue Joint Opinion on EU Cybersecurity Act 2 and NIS2 Amendments
The EDPB and EDPS jointly support enhanced cybersecurity laws in Europe, emphasizing coordination with data protection rules and simplifying breach notifications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.