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July 10, 2025

EDPB and EDPS Back GDPR Changes to Ease Administrative Burden

The EDPB and EDPS support the Proposal to simplify GDPR record-keeping rules by raising the employee threshold to 750 and extending measures to small mid-cap enterprises.

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June 7, 2025

Civil Society Urges EU to Revoke UK Data Adequacy

Civil society groups warn the UK’s data adequacy status with the EU is at risk due to weakening data protection laws and enforcement.

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April 14, 2025

EU and Japan Strengthen Data Protection Partnership

EU and Japan strengthen data protection partnership, expanding adequacy talks to academia and public sectors, aiming for swift progress.

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April 9, 2025

French MP Latombe Could Bring Down EU-US Data Privacy Framework

Philippe Latombe’s legal challenge to the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework raises questions about EU-US data transfers and potential implications for data protection.

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April 8, 2025

Council and Parliament to break EDPS deadlock with parallel vote

The upcoming vote for EDPS Wojciech Wiewiórowski’s re-election is crucial for EU privacy oversight and institutional integrity.

March 6, 2025

Complaints Filed Against Meta for Targeted Advertising Violations

Activists filed complaints against Meta for not respecting users’ requests to opt out of targeted advertising in Europe, prompting investigations by data protection authorities.

February 13, 2025

EU Struggles to Appoint Next European Data Protection Supervisor

EU lawmakers struggle to agree on the next European Data Protection Supervisor, with Parliament and member states backing different candidates, delaying a decision until March.

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February 3, 2025

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.

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January 29, 2025

Celebrating Data Protection Day 2025

Data Protection Day 2025 highlights the importance of safeguarding privacy amidst technological advances, emphasizing global cooperation, innovation, and public awareness to address ongoing challenges.

January 23, 2025

EU-US Data Transfers at Risk Under Trump

The EU-US data transfer saga intensifies as the TADPF faces scrutiny and potential instability due to U.S. surveillance laws and changing political landscapes.

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December 19, 2024

EDPB Adopts Opinion on Personal Data Use for AI Model Development

The EDPB’s opinion clarifies the use of personal data in AI development, focusing on anonymity, legitimate interest, and the consequences of unlawful data processing.