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.
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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.
Cisco Privacy Benchmark Study 2026
The Cisco Privacy Benchmark Study 2026 shows that GDPR-driven privacy investments strengthen trust, reduce risk, and deliver clear business value across EU organizations.
EU Parliament committee vote stalls temporary CSAM scanning law extension
he EU Parliament committee failed to approve a temporary extension for voluntary CSAM scanning, risking a legal gap before permanent rules are finalized.
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.
EDPS issues Opinion on extension of CSAM rules
The EDPS calls for improved safeguards and legal clarity in extending EU interim rules to combat child sexual abuse online, emphasizing privacy and targeted data scanning.
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.
Ireland to expand police powers over encrypted data and spyware
Ireland plans new laws to expand police powers for intercepting encrypted communications and using spyware, with legal safeguards aligned to EU standards.
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.
EDPB Submits Input for Law Enforcement Directive Evaluation
The EDPB advises the European Commission on improving the Law Enforcement Directive, emphasizing legal clarity, technology compliance, and resource needs for data protection authorities.
EDPB meets with DPAs from EU adequacy countries to strengthen GDPR cooperation
The EDPB and DPAs from countries with EU adequacy decisions strengthened cooperation in data protection enforcement and advisory priorities during their second joint meeting.
EU justice chief says GDPR reforms push limits
The EU Commission proposes GDPR reforms to ease business rules and simplify cookie consent while maintaining strong privacy protections for European citizens.