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April 24, 2025

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.

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January 20, 2025

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.

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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.

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December 7, 2024

EDPB Publishes Guidelines on GDPR Data Transfers to Non-European Authorities

EDPB issued guidelines on GDPR Article 48 for data transfers to third country authorities and approved a new European Data Protection Seal.

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September 27, 2024

Council of Europe Publishes Guidelines for Voter Data Protection

The Council of Europe has issued guidelines to enhance the protection of personal data for voters during registration and identity verification processes.

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September 13, 2024

EDPB and Commission to Collaborate on Guidance on DMA and GDPR interplay

The European Commission and EDPB are collaborating to clarify the relationship between the DMA and GDPR for digital gatekeepers.

September 12, 2024

EDPB Invites Stakeholders for Consent or Pay Guidelines Discussion

The EDPB will host a stakeholder event on November 18, 2024, to gather insights on ‘Consent or Pay’ models for upcoming data protection guidelines.

July 15, 2024

noyb publishes Consent Banner Report: EDPB vs National DPAs

This report by noyb offers insights for companies implementing consent banners, highlighting the varying standards between the EDPB and national DPAs.

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July 3, 2024

EU Data Protection Supervisor Issues Guidelines on Generative AI

New guidelines by the EDPS provide practical advice on using generative AI tools in EU institutions to comply with data protection laws under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, emphasizing safeguarding individuals’ personal information and privacy.

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July 2, 2024

Lithuanian DPA publishes Recommendation on the processing of criminal record data by the employer

Recomendations provide detailed guidance to employers in Lithuania on the legal requirements and best practices for processing criminal record data of employees and job candidates.