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Challenges to GDPR's right to erasure implementation identified by EU data watchdogs

( February 18, 2026, 12:50 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Seven main challenges that hinder full implementation of data subjects’ right to erasure under EU rules were identified by the European Data Protection Board in its report on Coordinated Enforcement Framework action published Wednesday. These include lack of internal procedures, inefficient anonymization, problems deleting data in backups, and uncertainty over exceptions.Statement follows, report and Annex attached....

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