EU Bodies Launch Negotiations on Tightening GDPR Enforcement
Talks on toughening cross-border enforcement provisions of the EU general data protection regulation (GDPR) began Nov. 4 between the European Commission, European Parliament and Council. GDPR enforcement sometimes varies among EU countries, "leaving certain gaps that need to be addressed,"…
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said Member of the European Parliament Marketa Gregorova, of the Greens/European Free Alliance Party and Czechia. Gregorova, parliamentary reporter on the measure, said legislators' and governments' positions were encouraging: "Our negotiations will concentrate on refining these ideas into a coherent and effective framework." A key priority is ensuring that all entities, regardless of where they're located, "are subject to consistent and timely enforcement." The EC proposed changes to GDPR enforcement provisions in July 2023. Among other things, it recommended harmonizing rules on the rights of complainants and parties under investigation, and streamlining cooperation and dispute resolution among national data protection authorities (DPAs). Council ministers approved their negotiating position in June. It called for clearer timelines to speed cooperation among DPAs; more efficient cooperation to reduce red tape in simple cases; and an early resolution mechanism for national authorities. Parliament cemented its stance in April. It wants a stronger role for complainants, DPAs and the European Data Protection Board.