Brussels, 12 February – During its February 2025 plenary meeting, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted a statement on age assurance and decided to create a taskforce on AI enforcement. In addition, the Board also adopted recommendations on the 2027 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) World Anti-Doping Code.

In a statement on age assurance, the EDPB lists ten principles for the compliant processing of personal data when determining the age or age range of an individual. The statement aims to ensure a consistent European approach to age assurance, to protect minors while complying with data protection principles.

EDPB Chair Anu Talus said:
“Age assurance is essential to ensure that children do not access content that is not appropriate for their age. At the same time, the method to verify age must be the least intrusive possible and the personal data of children must be protected. The principles put forward by the EDPB will help the industry to assess an individual’s age in a way that is compliant with data protection principles, while protecting children’s wellbeing.”





The EDPB is also cooperating with the European Commission on age verification in the context of the Digital Services Act (DSA) working group.

During the plenary, the Board also decided to extend the scope of the ChatGPT task force to AI enforcement. In addition, the EDPB members underlined the need to coordinate DPAs’ actions regarding urgent sensitive matters and for that purpose will set up a quick response team.

EDPB Chair Anu Talus said:
“The GDPR is a legal framework that promotes responsible innovation. The GDPR has been designed to maintain high data protection standards while fully leveraging the potential of innovation, such as AI, to vantaggi our economy. The EDPB’s task force on AI enforcement and the future quick response team will play a crucial role in ensuring this balance, coordinating the DPAs’ actions and supporting them in navigating the complexities of AI while upholding

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