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New blog post: Prior consultations, zero surprises

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New blog post: Prior consultations, zero surprises ileanjoh Mon, 03/30/2026 - 14:39 Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:00

In his latest blog post, Supervisor Wojciech Wiewiórowski discusses prior consultations between EU law and justice authorities and the EDPS. These checks are required when planned data processing operations are likely to result in a high risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms.

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New episode is out!

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New episode is out! miriam Wed, 03/25/2026 - 17:56 Thu, 03/26/2026 - 12:00

Newsletter Digest brings you a wealth of information in audio format. Today, we are focusing on three key developments shaping the future of data protection in Europe.

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EDPB conference on cross-regulatory cooperation: what we learned

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Brussels, 23 March - On 17 March 2026, the EDPB conference “Cross-regulatory interplay and cooperation in the EU: a data protection perspective” took place in Brussels. The event showcased high-level discussions, featuring contributions from representatives of key EU institutions, European Data Protection Authorities, academia and industry. 

Key takeaways from the panel discussions

Throughout the day, three panels were held, focusing on 1) data protection and competition, 2) the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the GDPR, and 3) the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the GDPR

During the first panel, speakers emphasised the critical need for cooperation between regulatory bodies in the fields of data protection and competition and shared views on what regulators in the two fields can learn from each other, especially in the aftermath of the Bundeskartellamt ruling. A speaker emphasized that regulators should align their approaches and recognize synergies between the two fields, such as protecting consumers and data subjects. Others pointed out that fixing harm to end users does not always solve competition issues, and that data protection should be considered in competition analysis only when relevant, on a case-by-case basis. Panellists also highlighted the need to cooperate not just on individual cases, but on broader concepts and legal principles.  In this context, the EDPB has recently agreed to develop joint guidelines with the European Commission to address the interplay between competition law and data protection.

The discussions in the second panel centred on the joint guidelines on the DMA and the GDPR, which were developed by the European Commission and the EDPB and recently underwent public consultation. The joint guidelines are an unprecedented work and a good example of regulatory cooperation paving the way for further examples ahead, in line with the EDPB Strategy 2024-2027 and Helsinki Statement’s objectives to strengthen cross-regulatory cooperation. A crucial goal of the guidelines is the development of a coherent and compatible interpretation of the DMA and the GDPR while respecting the regulatory competences. It was emphasised that these guidelines help break silos, strengthen consistency, and provide further clarity and legal certainty. All of this contributes to easier compliance, which is valued by stakeholders and increases trust. At the same time, certain speakers suggested improvements to the final version of the guidelines, bearing in mind the DMA should not be given primacy over the GDPR and that the measures companies have to comply with should be proportionate.  Other examples of cooperation in this domain were also mentioned, such as the participation in the High Level Group for the Digital Markets Act and specific instances of cooperation on concrete cases. 

The last panel of the day explored how the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the GDPR interact. Panellists provided the example of the protection of minors: age verification should be effective yet fully in line with data protection legislation.  They highlighted the growing need for strong coordination between the two frameworks, including the role of the European Board for Digital Services and other ways for the Commission and the EDPB to work together. A speaker also underlined the challenges and ongoing work on cross-regulatory cooperation from the perspective of a national authority. Another speaker urged regulators to work on building a fully coherent interpretation of the two frameworks and more globally of the digital legislation. Panellists also stressed that emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence are reshaping online ecosystems and, as a result, the role of the DSA and the GDPR.  The panel concluded with a clear message: online safety under the DSA and the lawful processing of personal data are two sides of the same coin, both calling for the DSA and the GDPR to be read coherently. 

Highlights from the keynote speeches

The event also featured the participation of the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy Henna Virkkunen and the European Parliament’s LIBE Committee Chair Javier Zarzalejos

Vice President Virkkunen welcomed the EDPB’s commitment to clarity, support and engagement in its Helsinki statement, aiming to ensure the work of the EDPB is clear, practical and consistent with the policy choice to protect individuals. EVP Virkkunen underlined the Commission’s commitment to seamless cooperation between different frameworks, mentioning several examples of successful cooperation, and highlighted that the Commission and the EDPB have heard the stakeholders’ call to provide support to compliance through stronger cooperation among regulators.  

LIBE Chair Zarzalejos underlined that close cross-regulatory cooperation is essential to ensure consistency, to maximise the effectiveness of enforcement efforts and to ensure trust. Chair Zarzalejos highlighted the intersections between data protection law on the one hand, and, on the other hand, competition law, the DMA, and the DSA, emphasizing the interconnected challenges for policymakers and businesses. He ended his speech with a call in favour of EU digital sovereignty.

A forward-looking approach

EDPB Chair Anu Talus closed the conference by reiterating that the EDPB and European Data Protection Authorities are committed to continue supporting stakeholders in navigating the new cross-regulatory landscape.

The EDPB will continue working with the Commission on joint guidelines on the interplay between the AI Act and the GDPR, as well as on the final version of the joint guidelines on the interplay between the DMA and the GDPR. Moreover, work will start on the recently announced Joint Guidelines on the interplay between data protection and competition law

In this process, stakeholders play a key role and, as stated in the Helsinki statement, the EDPB remains fully committed to further strengthening the dialogue with them.

Cross-regulatory cooperation is the future: speakers weigh in

During the conference, we took the opportunity to ask several speakers about the importance of cross-regulatory cooperation and how they see the role of Data Protection Authorities evolving in the years to come. Watch the video to hear what they have to say.

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EDPB

High-Level Debate: “From Omnibus to Opportunity: Driving Data Protection and Innovation”

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High-Level Debate: “From Omnibus to Opportunity: Driving Data Protection and Innovation” iraskval Thu, 03/19/2026 - 16:54 Fri, 03/20/2026 - 12:00

On 8 June 2026, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), the German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI), and the Bavarian Data Protection Commissioner (BayLfD) are organising a high‑level debate on the European Commission’s Omnibus proposals and their implications for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the broader EU digital regulatory framework. The event is kindly hosted by the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the European Union.

When: 8 June 2026, 18:30 to 20:30 (accreditation opens at 18:00), followed by a reception
Where: Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the European Union, Brussels

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EDPB and EDPS support strengthening EU’s cybersecurity and easing compliance while protecting individuals’ personal data

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Brussels, 19 March 2026 – The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have adopted a Joint Opinion on the European Commission’s proposal for a Cybersecurity Act 2 (CSA2) and the proposal on amendments to the Network and Information Security 2 (NIS2) Directive.

On 20 January 2026, the Commission published a cybersecurity package proposal to further strengthen cybersecurity in Europe while making compliance with cybersecurity laws easier for organisations. In their joint opinion, issued at the request of the Commission*, the EDPB and the EDPS address the proposed revision of the CSA and the targeted amendments to the NIS2 Directive.

“The relationship between data protection and cybersecurity is reciprocal and deeply interconnected. While cybersecurity supports the protection of personal data by limiting the risks of unwanted access, modification or unavailability of data, it is crucial to ensure that security controls are implemented in a way that does not undermine individuals’ fundamental rights and freedoms.”

EDPB Chair Anu Talus

“While maximizing the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures is vital, we must ensure that the processing of personal data remains limited to what is strictly necessary. We welcome the reinforced role of ENISA to promote digital resilience; our hope is that this new mandate fosters the synergies needed to create a robust ecosystem where security and privacy go hand in hand.”

European Data Protection Supervisor, Wojciech Wiewiórowski

Regarding the Proposal for the CSA2, the EDPB and the EDPS support the general objective to strengthen the role of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and to facilitate uptake of cybersecurity certification, as well as the objective to further address the various risks to ICT supply chains, including non-technical ones.

The proposal to provide further clarification on the way ENISA gives support to different stakeholders is well received. The EDPB and the EDPS specifically welcome that ENISA’s advice would be issued upon a prior request from the EDPB, thus ensuring a clear coordination and a clear division of responsibilities. They also suggest adding the EDPS as a possible requestor of advice from ENISA.

In the joint opinion, the EDPB and the EDPS recall that in case the Management Board of ENISA decides to adopt additional measures necessary for the application of the EU Data Protection Regulation, such decisions should be limited to very technical (practical) details related to the processing of personal data. The Proposal should also provide for a prior consultation with the EDPS before adoption of such rules.

The joint opinion welcomes the synergies that might arise from the cooperation between ENISA and other EU institutions and bodies, and also recommends adding an explicit reference to the EDPS as an EU body with which ENISA would cooperate.

While the objective of facilitating uptake of cybersecurity certification is welcome, the scope of the European Cybersecurity Certification Framework and its relationship with GDPR certification should be further clarified. To ensure consistency, ENISA should consult with the EDPB before adopting a certification scheme relating to the security of processing of personal data. Furthermore, certification schemes for products, services and processes that are likely to be used in data processing operations, should take into account security controls that can help to demonstrate the fulfilment of GDPR requirements, to the extent possible.

The EDPB and the EDPS recommend that the European Cybersecurity Skills Framework is not only limited to cybersecurity professionals, but also includes a general workforce profile.

In line with the recent EDPB-EDPS joint opinion on the Digital Omnibus Regulation Proposal, the EDPB and EDPS express their support for the establishment of a single-entry point for the notification of personal data breaches, as it would reduce the administrative burden for notifying organisations without affecting the level of protection for individuals.

Regarding the proposed amendments to the NIS2 Directive, the EDPB and the EDPS welcome the designation of European Digital Identity Wallets and European Business Wallets providers as 'essential entities'.

 

Note to editors:
* On 21 January 2026, the Commission formally consulted the EDPB and the EDPS and requested a joint opinion on the European Commission’s proposal for a CSA2 and the proposal on amendments to the NIS2 Directive in accordance with Art. 42(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.

EDPB

CEF 2026: EDPB launches coordinated enforcement action on transparency and information obligations under the GDPR

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Brussels, 19 March - The EDPB has launched its Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) action for 2026*. Following a year-long coordinated action on the right to erasure in 2025, the CEF's focus this year will shift to compliance with the obligations of transparency and information under the GDPR.

The GDPR ensures that individuals are informed when their data is being processed (under Art. 12, 13 and 14). This right to be informed is a core element of transparency and ensures that individuals have more control over their data.

Next steps

During 2026, 25 Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) across Europe will take part in this initiative. They will look closely to assess the compliance of controllers with their transparency obligations under the GDPR.

Participating DPAs will soon contact controllers from different sectors across Europe, either through enforcement actions or fact-finding exercises. In the latter case, they might also decide to undertake additional follow-up actions if needed.

During the second half of the year, participating DPAs will share and discuss their findings together, with a view to aggregate the results of their national actions and generate deeper insight into the topic. A consolidated report will then be drafted and submitted for adoption by the EDPB, allowing for targeted follow-ups on both national and EU levels.

Background

The CEF is a key action of the EDPB under its 2024-2027 Strategy, aimed at streamlining enforcement and cooperation among DPAs.

In 2023, the EDPB published the report on its first coordinated action on the use of cloud-based services by the public sector.

In 2024, the EDPB also published the report on the outcome of the second coordinated action on the designation and position of Data Protection Officers.

In 2025, the EDPB issued the report on its third coordination action on the implementation of the right of access.

In 2026, the EDPB has adopted a report on its Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) action on the right to be forgotten (Art.17 GDPR).

 

Note to editors:
*The Board selected this topic during its October 2025 plenary.

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EDPB-EDPS Joint Opinion on the Proposal for a Cybersecurity Act 2 and the Proposal on amendments to the NIS 2 Directive

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EDPB-EDPS Joint Opinion on the Proposal for a Cybersecurity Act 2 and the Proposal on amendments to the NIS 2 Directive ileanjoh Thu, 03/19/2026 - 12:30 Thu, 03/19/2026 - 12:00

On 18 March 2026, the EDPB and the EDPS adopted a Joint Opinion on the European Commission’s proposal for a Cybersecurity Act 2 (CSA2) and the proposal on amendments to the Network and Information Security 2 (NIS2) Directive. The EDPB and the EDPS support strengthening EU’s cybersecurity and easing compliance while protecting individuals’ personal data.

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European Data Protection Supervisor

Towards trustworthy AI in the EU public administration: The EDPS Compass for its new role under the AI Act

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Towards trustworthy AI in the EU public administration: The EDPS Compass for its new role under the AI Act francesco Tue, 03/17/2026 - 09:06 Tue, 03/17/2026 - 12:00

Under the AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689), the European Data Protection Supervisor is now a market surveillance authority for AI systems used by EU institutions and a notified body for high-risk AI assessments.

The EDPS has already launched its AI Preparedness Strategy in May 2024 and established an AI Unit. Our latest document outlines:

  • New tasks and strategic vision under the AI Act;
  • Operational approach to supervising AI systems;
  • Four strategic pillars guiding its role as both regulator and assessor.

This move aims to ensure safe, compliant, and human-centric AI across EU bodies.

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European Data Protection Supervisor

Latest EDPS Newsletter out now

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Latest EDPS Newsletter out now ileanjoh Fri, 03/13/2026 - 10:41 Tue, 03/17/2026 - 12:00

After a very busy start to 2026 indeed, we have a bumper newsletter for you.

Catch up on everything from our joint opinions issued with the European Data Protection Board, new rules to protect the independence of EU data protection officers, blog posts from the Supervisor on a range of topics, a look back at some big events, and more!

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EDPB and EDPS support harmonisation of clinical trials under European Biotech Act, but call for specific safeguards for sensitive health data

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Brussels, 12 March 2026 – The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have adopted a Joint Opinion on the European Commission’s Proposal for a European Biotech Act. The Proposal aims to strengthen Europe’s biotechnology and biomanufacturing sectors, particularly in the area of health, by streamlining the regulatory framework and updating the rules for clinical trials.

The EDPB and the EDPS support the Proposal’s objective of fostering the EU’s competitiveness and addressing existing fragmentation in the application of the Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR). In particular, they welcome the aim to establish a single legal basis for the processing of personal data by sponsors and investigators, which will significantly improve legal clarity across Europe.

At the same time, the EDPB and the EDPS underline that the sensitivity of health and genetic data processed in the context of clinical trials requires a high standard of protection. The Joint Opinion provides several recommendations to ensure that the proposed simplifications do not lower the level of protection for clinical trial participants.

Key recommendations include:

  • Clarifying controller roles: The Proposal should specify whether the actors involved in funding and conducting clinical trials act as sole or joint data controllers, to ensure a clear allocation of responsibilities.
  • Limiting data retention: The mandatory 25-year minimum retention period should expressly apply only to the clinical trial master file, rather than to all personal data processed during a trial.
  • Further processing for other clinical trials or for scientific research: As the Proposal aims to provide a legal basis under Union law for the further processing of trial data by the same controller, the Biotech Act should clearly define the purposes, as well as specific safeguards for such processing.
  • Coherence with the AI Act: While promoting the use of AI in biotechnology, the Biotech Act should ensure that obligations for sponsors complement the existing requirements under the AI Act to ensure a consistent regulatory environment.
  • Appropriate technical and organisational measures: The CTR should explicitly require the use of pseudonymisation whenever it is not necessary to process directly identifiable personal data.
  • Regulatory sandboxes: If needed, the Commission's implementing acts regarding sandboxes in the specific context of clinical trials should provide for the legal basis for the processing of personal data, as well as for the derogation under Art. 9(2) for the processing of sensitive data; regarding other sandboxes, the processing of personal data should always be based on a legal basis under the GDPR. 


“Europe’s ambition to lead in medical innovation must go hand in hand with trust. Our opinion makes recommendations to the co-legislators aiming to ensure that the pursuit of new treatments respects the fundamental rights of individuals. This will help build a framework that protects clinical trial participants and will ensure further legal certainty for researchers.”
EDPB Chair, Anu Talus

“A competitive biotechnology sector in Europe requires a predictable and harmonised legal environment. We welcome the Proposal’s move towards a single legal basis for clinical trials, which will facilitate GDPR compliance and strengthen consistency across the Union. However, this harmonisation must be accompanied by strong safeguards, including a clear definition of the roles and responsibilities of all actors involved to ensure trust and accountability in scientific research.”
European Data Protection Supervisor, Wojciech Wiewiórowski
 

EDPB

EDPB-EDPS joint opinion on European Biotech Act proposal

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EDPB-EDPS joint opinion on European Biotech Act proposal ileanjoh Wed, 03/11/2026 - 14:09 Thu, 03/12/2026 - 12:00

On 10 March 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) adopted a joint opinion on the European Commission's proposal for a European Biotech Act. The two organisations support harmonisation of clinical trials, but call for specific safeguards for sensitive health data.

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European Data Protection Supervisor

Stakeholder event on political advertising: agenda available now

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Brussels, 6 March - The EDPB organises a remote event to collect stakeholders’ input on its Guidelines on the processing of personal data to target or deliver political advertisements under the regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising, on 27 March 2026.

The agenda is available below

This will be an opportunity to inform and support the EDPB’s ongoing work on this topic as per its work programme 2024-2025 and it reflects the EDPB’s commitment to stakeholder engagement, as outlined in the recent Helsinki statement

Find out more: discussion paper.

EDPB

New episode on the Digital Identity Wallets is out!

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New episode on the Digital Identity Wallets is out! miriam Tue, 03/03/2026 - 14:58 Thu, 03/05/2026 - 12:00

TechDispatch Talks explores the intersection of technology, data protection, and privacy. In this episode we discuss how Digital Identity Wallets could transform the way we prove who we are online and offline. Could it reduce data oversharing and profiling while also examining the real privacy and security risks? Join us to know more about Digital Identity Wallets.

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European Data Protection Supervisor

Conference on cross-regulatory cooperation in the EU (17 March) - Programme available now

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The conference "Cross- regulatory interplay and cooperation in the EU: a data protection perspective” takes place on 17 March 2026 from 9.15 to 15.30
This event will offer a high-level overview of the EDPB’s work in the EU’s cross-regulatory landscape, focusing in particular on how regulatory frameworks interact and how cooperation between authorities is ensured.

Registration is now closed, but the event will be livestreamed on our website.

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EDPB

AI-generated imagery and protection of privacy: EDPB supports joint Global Privacy Assembly’s statement

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Brussels, 23 February - EDPB Chair Anu Talus has signed a Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy on behalf of the EDPB. The statement, coordinated by the Global Privacy Assembly's (GPA) International Enforcement Cooperation Working Group (IEWG), represents the united position of 61 authorities across the world. This reflects the Board’s commitment to contributing to the global dialogue on data protection as outlined in the fourth pillar of its  work programme 2026-2027.

The statement addresses serious concerns about AI systems that generate realistic images and videos depicting identifiable individuals without their knowledge or consent. Whilst AI has the potential to bring numerous benefits for individuals and society, recent developments - particularly AI image and video generation integrated into widely accessible social media platforms - have enabled the creation of non-consensual intimate imagery, defamatory depictions, and other harmful content featuring real individuals. The co-signatories are especially concerned about potential harms to children and other vulnerable groups, such as cyber-bullying and/or exploitation.

Expectations for organisations

The co-signatories remind organisations developing and using AI content generation systems that these systems must be developed and used in compliance with applicable legal frameworks, including data protection and privacy rules.  

Although specific legal requirements vary by jurisdiction, fundamental principles should guide all organisations developing and using AI content generation systems. These principles include: 

  1. implementing robust safeguards,
  2. ensuring meaningful transparency,
  3. providing effective and accessible mechanisms to protect individuals, and
  4. addressing specific risks to children.

Joining forces to address a global risk

The harms arising from the non-consensual generation of intimate, defamatory, or otherwise harmful content depicting real individuals are significant and warrant urgent regulatory attention. The co-signatories are committed to addressing this global risk and will join efforts. To achieve this, the co-signatories aim to share information on their approaches to addressing these concerns.

Finally, the co-signatories call on organisations to engage proactively with regulators, implement robust safeguards from the outset, and ensure that technological advancements do not come at the expense of privacy, dignity, safety, and other fundamental rights - particularly for the most vulnerable members of our global society.
 

EDPB

Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy

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Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy francesco Mon, 02/23/2026 - 11:05 Mon, 02/23/2026 - 12:00

The EDPS is among the 61 signatories of a Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery issued by data protection authorities from the Global Privacy Assembly.

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European Data Protection Supervisor

Data takes flight: Navigating privacy at the airport

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Data takes flight: Navigating privacy at the airport lisa Thu, 02/19/2026 - 08:23 Thu, 02/19/2026 - 12:00

On 12 February 2026, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) Trainees organised the conference Data takes flight: Navigating privacy at the airport. The conference focused on what happens to personal data when travelling by air and encouraged a critical and informed discussion about data protection, security, and the usage of personal data in this context.

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EDPB identifies challenges hindering the full implementation of the right to erasure

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Brussels, 18 February - The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted a report on its Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) action on the right to be forgotten (Art.17 GDPR).  The Board selected this topic as it is one of the most frequently exercised GDPR rights and one about which DPAs frequently receive complaints from individuals.

The main objectives of this coordinated action are to ensure that the right to erasure is effectively exercised by individuals in Europe and understand how controllers comply with this right in practice. In addition, the EDPB identified good practices and the most important related challenges, with the aim of providing further guidance on this topic. 

Throughout 2025, 32 DPAs across Europe took part in this initiative. More specifically, 9 DPAs have initiated new formal investigations or have continued ongoing ones, and 23 DPAs carried out a fact-finding exercise. A total of 764 controllers across Europe responded to the action, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to big companies active in many different industries and fields, as well as various types of public entities.

The results of these national actions have been aggregated and analysed together allowing for targeted follow-up on both national and EU level.

 

Areas of improvement and main challenges

The report lists the issues that were identified, along with a series of recommendations addressed to controllers, to help them implement the right to erasure.

Seven recurring main challenges were identified by DPAs. The results confirmed some of the findings of the 2024 coordinated action on the right of access, for example when it comes to the lack of appropriate internal procedures to handle requests, or the lack of sufficient information provided to individuals. In addition, participating DPAs reported specific findings related to the reliance by some controllers on inefficient anonymisation techniques to handle erasure requests as an alternative to deletion. DPAs also noted inconsistent practices, and the difficulties faced by controllers regarding the determination of retention periods and the deletion of personal data in the context of back-ups.

In addition, as the right to erasure is not an absolute right, some controllers face difficulties in assessing and applying the conditions for the exercise of this right, including in carrying out the different balancing tests between the right to erasure and other rights and freedoms.

 

Follow-up to help organisations comply 

Extensive guidance, documents and templates exist at national level to help controllers comply with the right of erasure and help individuals exercise this right. In line with the Helsinki Statement’s objectives of making GDPR compliance easier and ensuring consistent interpretation and enforcement across Europe, the extensive guidance and templates already available at national level will be leveraged at EDPB level where appropriate.

 

Background and next steps

The CEF is a key action of the EDPB under its 2024-2027 Strategy, aimed at streamlining enforcement and cooperation among DPAs. 

In 2023, the EDPB published the report on its first coordinated action on the use of cloud-based services by the public sector.

In 2024, the EDPB also published the report on the outcome of the second coordinated action on the designation and position of Data Protection Officers.

In 2025, the EDPB issued the report on its third coordination action on the implementation of the right of access.

The CEF 2026 action will be on the obligations of transparency and information under the GDPR.

 

For further information:

EDPB

Extension of interim rules to combat child sexual abuse online must address shortcomings and prevent indiscriminate scanning

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Extension of interim rules to combat child sexual abuse online must address shortcomings and prevent indiscriminate scanning ileanjoh Tue, 02/17/2026 - 12:23 Tue, 02/17/2026 - 12:00

The EDPS has published its Opinion on the Proposal to extend Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 regarding interim rules on combatting child sexual abuse online.

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