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Our DPOs and CISOs regularly share their take on regulatory and technical news here: new CNPD guidelines, notable sanctions, incident lessons learned, evolutions on the AI Act, NIS 2 and DORA. To go beyond the press release.
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C‑97/23 P — Binding decisions of the EDPB are challengeable
The CJEU allows direct actions against an EDPB binding decision (WhatsApp v EDPB, 10/02/2026). Bottom line: intra‑group data sharing must be documented and defensible before the EU courts.
Right of access to call recordings: the Vodafone (GR) case, 2026
On 11 February 2026, the Hellenic DPA fined Vodafone-Panafon for obstructing access rights and breaching GDPR Articles 12, 15 and 18. Key takeaway: deliver a usable copy of recordings within one month.
Cookies: EDPB orders Belgian DPA to decide the merits in the VRT case
On 14 July 2026, the EDPB ordered the Belgian DPA to rule on the merits of NOYB’s complaint against VRT’s cookie banner, rejecting the abuse-of-rights argument. A signal for CNPD oversight and consent practices in Luxembourg.
EU–US DPF: CNPD/EDPB cautious, ICO ‘data bridge’ more flexible
The DPF offers a secure lane to certified US recipients in the EU, while the UK ‘data bridge’ further streamlines UK-to-US flows. Outside the DPF, SCC/BCR + TIA remain required per CNPD/EDPB guidance.
EDPB: Guidelines on Anonymisation and AI Web Scraping
On 8 July 2026, the EDPB adopted draft guidelines on anonymisation and on web scraping in the context of generative AI for public consultation. Consultation open until 30 October 2026.
AML/CFT information sharing: EDPB and AMLA to issue joint guidelines
The EDPB and AMLA announced joint guidelines on information‑sharing partnerships under AMLR Article 75, applicable from 10 July 2027. Goal: a GDPR‑compatible data‑sharing framework for AML/CFT.
GDPR: first access request may be refused for abuse (CJEU 19/03/2026)
The CJEU (C‑526/24) holds that a first GDPR access request may be refused for abuse under Article 12(5). Practical key: document abusive intent and a two‑pronged proportionality test.
Legitimate interest vs consent: CNPD/EDPB tighten, ICO remains looser
Luxembourg’s Administrative Court backed the CNPD in the Amazon case: legitimate interest was not justified. While the EDPB tightens Article 6(1)(f), the UK ICO still calls it the most flexible basis.
Recording meetings and calls: €250,000 fine — CNPD framework 2026
On 16/10/2025, the CNIL fined a call center €250,000 for poorly governed recordings. Since April 2026, the CNPD has issued a dedicated framework for meeting recordings: legal basis, transparency, retention, security, and DPIA.
EDPB updates its Objection & Erasure digest and launches a form
On 25 June 2026, the EDPB updated its OSS digest on the rights to object (Art. 21) and to erasure (Art. 17) and, on 24 June, launched a form to report divergences in GDPR interpretation.
Extra-EU transfers: EDPB vs ICO on transfer risk assessment (TRA)
On 15 Jan 2026, the ICO eased its Transfer Risk Assessment, diverging from the EDPB’s strict “essential equivalence” test. For Luxembourg controllers, maintaining an EDPB-compliant assessment remains key.
EDPB — Scientific research: last chance to comment
On 25 June 2026, the EDPB closes its public consultation on Guidelines 1/2026 for processing personal data for scientific research. Key clarifications on legal basis, broad consent, and GDPR Article 89 safeguards.