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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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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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November 10, 2025

EDPB Seeks Feedback on GDPR Template Development

The EDPB invites public input to develop practical GDPR compliance templates, including DPIA and breach notification forms, by December 3, 2025.

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August 13, 2025

Ireland’s DPA Launches Toolkit to Safeguard Vulnerable Adults’ Data

New DPC Adult Safeguarding Toolkit guides organisations on GDPR-compliant collection, storage and sharing of vulnerable adults’ personal data with practical templates and sector collaboration.

June 7, 2024

Luxembourg launches ‘Data Accountability from A to Zen’ tool

Luxembourg DPA has introduced DAAZ, a tool designed to help SMEs in Luxembourg comply with GDPR regulations.

August 6, 2023

Google to launch privacy tools which remove unwanted personal image

Google is introducing new privacy tools to allow users more control over personal images online, making it easier to remove explicit content from search results.

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September 27, 2022

CNIL Tests Tools to Audit AI Systems

The French Supervisory Authority (CNIL) has recently tested tools that could potentially help its auditors understand the functioning of an AI system. The CNIL tested two different tools, IBEX and Algocate.