EU Countries Agree on GDPR and Digital Omnibus Position
EU member states agreed on a Digital Omnibus position covering GDPR, cookies, AI data use, pseudonymization, and cybersecurity incident reporting.
Legislation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Regulation (EU) 2025/2518 on Additional GDPR Enforcement Procedures Published
Regulation (EU) 2025/2518 sets new procedural rules to enhance cooperation and efficiency in enforcing GDPR across EU member states in cross-border cases.
Commission publishes Digital Omnibus proposal
The EU’s new digital package simplifies AI, data, and cybersecurity rules and introduces a European Business Wallet to reduce administrative costs and boost business innovation.