EDPB to launch practical resources to simplify GDPR application

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) will be helping organisations to understand their GDPR obligations better by issuing simplified guidance. In a statement issued yesterday, the EDPB Chair Anu Talus said: “The EDPB is committed to helping organisations in achieving GDPR compliance with greater ease and efficiency. Through timely and concise guidance and ready-to-use tools, like a common data breach notification template, checklists, how-tos and FAQs, we will continue to make GDPR alignment achievable and accessible for all.”

The national DPAs are conscious of the need for consistent application of the GDPR, and say that they will make continuous efforts to align national and EDPB guidance. They will also develop common practices, methods, tools and common actions, and review guidelines to ensure their real-world effectiveness. The EDPB will also publish positions by DPAs on priority issues to help organisations understand and act on regulatory expectations.

The DPAs’ action can be seen against the backdrop of the EU Commission’s aim of GDPR simplification.

See: The Statement

Célie Allagnat, Legal Officer, Cooperation and Enforcement Sector, European Data Protection Board Secretariat will speak about this topic at the Privacy Laws & Business 38th International Conference in Cambridge on 9 July. Last chance to register today.