Description
The European Data Protection Board's 2026 coordinated enforcement action focuses on transparency and information obligations under GDPR Articles 12-14. Data protection authorities across EU member states will conduct investigations and potentially issue enforcement actions focused on how organizations explain their data collection, use, and sharing practices.
Requirements
- Audit privacy notices for GDPR Articles 12-14 compliance
- Review transparency of data collection explanations
- Ensure information obligations are met for all processing
- Update cookie and consent notices for clarity
- Prepare documentation for potential DPA investigation
Applicable To
EU-based OrganizationsOrganizations processing EU resident dataConsumer-facing service providers
Penalty Information
âš GDPR fines up to EUR 20 million or 4% of global annual turnover.