EU watchdogs launch GDPR transparency sweep
National authorities to examine how organisations inform people about data use.
The European Data Protection Board has launched a Europe-wide enforcement initiative to examine transparency and information obligations under the GDPR. The programme forms part of its Coordinated Enforcement Framework for 2026.
Twenty-five national data protection authorities will assess how organisations inform people about the processing of their personal data. Reviews will involve formal investigations and fact-finding exercises across multiple sectors.
Authorities plan to exchange findings later in the year to build a shared picture of compliance trends. A consolidated report will guide follow-up measures at both the national and EU levels.
The framework supports closer regulatory cooperation and consistent GDPR enforcement. Previous coordinated actions examined cloud services, data protection officers, access rights and the right to erasure.
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