GDPR procedural reform to be finalized in May, EU lawmaker says
By Sara Brandstätter ( April 23, 2025, 16:03 GMT | Insight) -- Tech companies should see a finalized GDPR procedural law by the end of May, according to the European Parliament’s lead lawmaker on the legislation Markéta Gregorová. The regulation’s aim is to streamline and enhance the enforcement procedures of the GDPR. But a major point — the deadlines — is still open for negotiation, MLex understands. The process has recently been criticized by NGOs backing privacy rights.Tech companies — from US giants such as Meta Platforms, Google and Microsoft to European startups — should see a finalized GDPR procedural law by the end of May, according to the European Parliament’s lead lawmaker on the file Markéta Gregorová, a Czech member of the Pirate Party. ...
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