European Data Protection Board Issues Statement About Work Underway but Nothing of Real Substance Yet

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) recently issued a report after their November 16, 2018 plenary session. The statement covered a range of topics being discussed by the Board, but no substantive publications. The EDPB is charged with ensuring that GDPR is applied consistently across the EU and that there is consistent enforcement by DPAs across the Union. The Board is also tasked with issuing guidelines on the interpretation the GDPR (formerly the charge of the Article 29 Working Party), and making binding decisions about cross-border disputes. The Board is made up of the head DPA or representatives from each member country.

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