Summary:
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is a key institution responsible for ensuring the consistent application and enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Regulation on the e-Privacy Directive. The EDPB Strategy and Work Programmes outline the organization’s priorities and objectives for a specific period. This summary will focus on the documents published by the EDPB from 2019 to 2024.
The EDPB Strategy 2024-2027, published on April 18, 2024, serves as a roadmap for the organization’s activities and priorities for the next three years. The strategy emphasizes the importance of data protection in a rapidly changing digital landscape, with a focus on addressing emerging challenges, and promoting cooperation and consistency among supervisory authorities.
The EDPB Work Programme 2023-2024, published on February 22, 2023, outlines the organization’s planned activities and projects for the next year. The work programme focuses on implementing the EDPB Strategy 2024-2027, with a specific emphasis on promoting data protection by design, addressing the intersection of data protection and artificial intelligence, and enhancing cooperation with other EU institutions and bodies.
The EDPB Work Programme 2021-2022, published on March 16, 2021, laid the groundwork for the organization’s activities during the pandemic. The work programme prioritized addressing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak, including the protection of personal data during public health crises.
The EDPB Strategy 2021-2023, published on December 15, 2020, built upon the organization’s previous strategy and outlined its priorities for the next two years. The strategy focused on promoting a culture of data protection, enhancing cooperation among supervisory authorities, and addressing the challenges posed by the increasing use of digital technologies.
The EDPB Work Programme 2019-2020, published on February 12, 2019, marked the beginning of the EDPB’s strategic planning and prioritization process. The work programme focused on establishing the organization’s priorities and objectives for the next year, including the development of guidelines and the provision of training for supervisory authorities.
In summary, the EDPB’s Strategy and Work Programmes demonstrate its commitment to promoting data protection and ensuring the consistent application and enforcement of the GDPR and the Regulation on the e-Privacy Directive. The organization’s priorities and activities are designed to address emerging challenges and promote cooperation among supervisory authorities, as well as to enhance public trust and understanding of data protection issues.
