Brussels, 13 February – The EDPB has recently adopted its work programme for 2026-2027, which is grounded in the four pillars of the EDPB strategy 2024-2027.

The work programme is based on the priorities set out in the EDPB strategy and 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.

*Easing compliance is at the top of the EDPB agenda*
The work programme reaffirms the commitment of the EDPB to simplifying GDPR compliance for organisations, which includes the
development of a series of ready-to-use templates for organisations
. Following the public consultation on this,



the EDPB decided to develop templates for
legitimate interest assessment, record of processing
activities
and privacy notice/policy
in addition to the already announced templates for
data breach notifications
and
data protection impact assessment
.

This is also in line with both the Helsinki Statement’s objectives of strengthening dialogue with stakeholders and facilitating GDPR compliance for organisations.

More information about the EDPB work programme can be found here.

📌 Making GDPR compliance easier through new initiatives: a key focus of the EDPB work programme 2026-2027 (Anupgarh)
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