The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) convened its high-level group in Dublin to define strategic priorities aimed at strengthening cooperation between supervisory authorities and the enforcement of the GDPR.

During the meeting on July 16 and 17, the board emphasized the need for a European legal basis to facilitate information exchange between independent authorities and consolidate GDPR enforcement. To improve cross-border efficiency, discussions focused on sharing resources and practical solutions. It was decided to organize workshops on enforcement procedures and national practices, notably in anticipation of the future procedural regulation. The board also assessed the implementation of commitments made during the previous meeting in Helsinki.

The EDPB acknowledged that the consistency of national decisions depends on actors and factors that sometimes exceed its scope of competence, such as national legislation and case law. It therefore committed to broadening its dialogue with other stakeholders in the data protection ecosystem. Finally, the increase in complaints, intensified by the rise of artificial intelligence, was identified as a major challenge requiring organizational and, if necessary, legislative solutions to ensure the protection of data subjects' rights.