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

13 February 2026

During its latest plenary, the European Data Protection Board (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.

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