GDPR procedural rules overhaul wins official European Parliament backing
( October 21, 2025, 11:05 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Additional GDPR procedural rules were finally approved by the European Parliament on Tuesday, introducing clearer deadlines and cooperation mechanisms to streamline cross-border enforcement. The reform seeks to speed up investigations, setting a 15-month standard limit and a simplified 12-month process for straightforward cases, while encouraging early consensus among national authorities. It also strengthens complainants’ rights by improving access to information and ensuring they can be heard before decisions are made, the press release says. The legislation will now go to the Council of EU for formal adoption before taking effect.Press release follows, legal text is attached....
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