Brussels, 12 February – During its latest plenary, the EDPB adopted its work programme for 2026-2027. This is the second work programme to support the implementation of the EDPB strategy 2024-2027*.

The work programme is based on the priorities set out in the EDPB strategy and the needs identified as most critical for stakeholders. It also takes into account the commitments made in the Helsinki Statement on enhanced clarity, support and engagement aimed at making GDPR compliance easier, strengthening consistency, and boosting cross-regulatory cooperation.

Built on the four pillars of the EDPB strategy, the work programme focuses on 1)
enhancing harmonisation and promoting compliance
, 2)
reinforcing a common enforcement culture and effective cooperation
, 3)
safeguarding data protection in the developing digital and cross-regulatory landscape
, and 4)
contributing to the global dialogue on data protection
.

Enhancing harmonisation and promoting compliance





The EDPB will continue to provide timely and clear guidance on key issues and concepts of EU data protection law to make GDPR compliance easier. For example, the EDPB is working on guidelines on
Consent or Pay
, guidelines on
anonymisation
, guidelines on pseudonymisation and guidelines on
children’s data
. The Board will also develop and promote tools for a broader audience, by producing content for non-experts, such as
templates, illustrative examples, checklists, FAQs
and
“how to” guides
.

The EDPB will support the implementation of compliance measures for controllers and processors.

The EDPB will advise the EU legislature on important issues related to the protection of personal data in the EU. This includes giving advice on legislative proposals, together with the EDPS in the context of joint opinions such as with the Digital Omnibus, in response to any requests from the European Commission.

Reinforcing a common enforcement culture and effective cooperation

“We will continue working together to ensure

📌 EDPB work programme 2026-2027: easing compliance and strengthening cooperation across the evolving digital landscape (Vinadio)
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