Guidance agreed for deciding EU data protection law fines, watchdog says
( September 21, 2026, 10:52 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: European data protection watchdogs should follow a five-step methodology when deciding whether to impose a fine for breaking the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, according to guidelines agreed by the European Data Protection Board, or EDPB, the body that aims to ensure consistent application of the data privacy law among member states. The methodology includes determining if the infringement can lead to a fine, and whether it was committed intentionally, the EDPB said in a statement following a plenary. The body also agreed a final version of its guidelines for the interplay between the EU's digital services law and GDPR. Statement follows. ...
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