About the role
Brussels, 10 June – During its latest plenary, the EDPB met with Michael McGrath, Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection. In addition, the Board has adopted a common data breach notification template.
The Board held a meeting with Commissioner McGrath, engaging in a fruitful discussion about
Common Priorities
and ongoing work on
Areas of Mutual Interest.
The
Digital Omnibus
was among the key topics that shaped the discussion. The Board reiterated that, while several proposed changes have been welcomed by the Board, it is crucial not to adopt the proposed amendments to the definition of personal data, as they risk significantly weakening individual data protection.
“The digital ecosystems we regulate are dynamic, multilayered, and evolving at unprecedented pace. In an increasingly digital and competitive world, the EDPB supports simplification, but never at the expense of fundamental rights.
Promoting a human-centric approach to digital regulation—one that balances innovation with dignity, growth with rights, and efficiency with trust, remains central to our mission.”
EDPB Chair, Anu Talus
The importance of
Cross-Regulatory Cooperation
was another central theme of the discussion. Commissioner McGrath and the Board explored ways to further strengthen this cooperation and enhance their ability to collaborate effectively within the evolving digital landscape.
The meeting was also an opportunity to exchange on other critically important areas of common interest, including the
Protection of Children. The EDPB is currently working on
Guidelines on Processing Children’s Data. This week, EDPB representatives also took part in a meeting with the Co-Chairs of the Special Panel on Child Safety Online organised by the European Commission.
Discussions furthermore covered progress in the field of political advertisement, with a focus on the
EDPB Guidelines on the Processing of Personal Data to Target or Deliver Political Advertisements under the
regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising. In the context of this ongoing work, at its latest plenary, the EDPB has adopted the report on the dedicated stakeholder event held on 27 March 2026.
The discussions also addressed
International Data Transfers
and emphasised the importance of
Cooperation with Third Countries
, which is particularly crucial in reinforcing worldwide data protection standards.
During the discussions, the Board emphasised that adequate funding and staffing of DPAs is essential to fulfil their tasks properly.
Making GDPR Compliance Easier While Enhancing Consistency
In line with the EDPB’s Helsinki Statement to make GDPR compliance easier and strengthen consistency across Europe, the EDPB has adopted a
Common Template for Data Breach Notifications
, which will be subject to implementation process.
The
EDPB Common Template for Data Breach Notifications
has been conceived to help organisations and Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) to
Structure, Harmonise
, and
Unify their data breach notification processes.
The template will help ensure that
Notifications Contain the Information Required by Art. 33 GDPR
(on the notification of a personal data breach to the DPA), making it easier for organisations to
Submit a Timely Notification
and
Facilitating the Assessment of the case by the responsible DPAs.
The template provides
Predefined Options to choose from, and further
Guidance on How to Fill in the Fields . This will help
Save Time and Costs , particularly for smaller organisations lacking dedicated Data Protection Officers (DPOs) or legal resources.
The template will be subject to public consultation
Until 5 August 2026 , providing stakeholders with the opportunity to share their comments and feedback on the content of the template. Following the public consultation, the EDPB will decide on the timeline for the practical implementation of the template by all DPAs.
Note to Editors You can find more information on when a data breach should be notified.
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