GDPR

July 3, 2026

EDPB Launches New Initiatives to Enhance GDPR Consistency

The EDPB introduces new tools and cooperation efforts to simplify GDPR compliance, support innovation, and ensure consistent data protection enforcement across Europe.

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July 3, 2026

Cate Blanchett Launches EU Tool to Control AI Use of Personal Likeness

Cate Blanchett launched a voluntary EU tool allowing people to control AI use of their likeness, supporting consent and rights under evolving AI and data protection laws.

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June 12, 2026

EDPB Publishes Data Breach Notification Template

The EDPB adopted a common data breach notification template to simplify GDPR reporting, improve consistency, and support faster responses across Europe.

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June 12, 2026

EDPB Meets Commissioner McGrath to Discuss GDPR Priorities

The EDPB met with Commissioner McGrath to discuss GDPR priorities, cross-regulatory cooperation, children’s data protection, andpolitical ads.

June 1, 2026

EDPB Approves Europrivacy GDPR Certifications

The EDPB approved Europrivacy certification for global use, enhancing GDPR compliance and simplifying international data transfers with stronger legal safeguards.

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May 13, 2026

German Authorities Oppose Chat Control to Protect Privacy

German data protection authorities urge the EU to stop chat control plans, citing privacy risks, technical flaws, and advocating for child safety by design.

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May 13, 2026

Yango Faces €100 Million GDPR Fine for Sharing Personal Data Outside EU

The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Yango’s parent company €100 million for inadequate protection of European users’ data transferred to Russia.

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April 30, 2026

EU-US Deal Could Grant US Access to Sensitive European Police Data

The EU-US deal may grant US authorities access to sensitive European police data, raising serious privacy and data protection concerns under GDPR.

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April 20, 2026

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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April 20, 2026

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.

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April 20, 2026

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.

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March 20, 2026

EU Moves Forward with Single Entry Point for GDPR and Security Incident Reports

The EU plans a centralized Single Entry Point platform for security incident reporting, extending GDPR breach notification to 96 hours, to simplify compliance across multiple laws.

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