The EDPB has published a harmonised DPIA template, now open for public consultation until 9 June 2026. The template introduces a clear methodological distinction between risks inherent in the processing design and risks arising from non-default events. An analysis of its structure and implications for practitioners.
The European Commission celebrates the milestones of the AI Continent Action Plan. But beyond the AI Factory numbers, the credibility of the European model depends on making the Trustworthy AI pillar truly operational.
On 28 January 2026, we celebrate Data Protection Day, the anniversary of Convention 108. Between GDPR revision proposals, simplification measures, and new technologies, personal data protection requires constant vigilance. An analysis of current challenges supported by empirical data and institutional sources.
Public consultation open until 4 December 2025 on guidelines regulating the interplay between Digital Markets Act and GDPR
🚨 NEW EDPB-EDPS Joint Opinion on SME Record-Keeping Simplification On 9 July 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) released their Joint Opinion 01/2025 on the proposed regulation to simplify record-keeping obligations for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-cap companies (SMCs). 🎯 Key Highlights: Extended threshold: The proposal would raise the employee threshold from 250 to 750 employees for record-keeping exemptions under Art. 30(5) GDPR Broader scope: SMCs (small mid-cap companies) would also benefit from simplified obligations Risk-based approach maintained: High-risk processing activities would still require full compliance regardless of company size Administrative burden reduction: Aims to provide greater flexibility for smaller organizations while maintaining data protection standards 💡 EDPB-EDPS Position: The authorities express preliminary support for this targeted simplification initiative, welcoming the risk-based approach that ensures fundamental rights protection remains intact. However, they’ve requested further clarification on the new 750-employee threshold and recommend better alignment with the newly introduced SME/SMC definitions. ...
List of the key adopted and published documents by the European Data Protection Board - EDPB