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EDPB meets with EU Commissioner McGrath and adopts common data breach notification template

EDPB · · EU · Data Breaches

The European Data Protection Board held its latest plenary session, meeting with EU Commissioner Michael McGrath to discuss shared priorities including the Digital Omnibus package, while also formally adopting a standardized template for data breach notifications across member states.

Why this matters: A unified breach notification template streamlines how individuals learn when their personal data has been compromised, potentially strengthening timely transparency. The EDPB's cautionary signal on the Digital Omnibus suggests concern that proposed regulatory changes could dilute existing data protection standards.

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