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EDPB adopts Guidelines 04/2026 on GDPR fines and corrective powers for public consultation

The European Data Protection Board adopted Guidelines 04/2026 on the application of administrative fines and other corrective powers under the EU GDPR. The guidelines were released on September 17, 2026 for public consultation.

Why it matters: The guidance clarifies how EU data protection authorities may impose fines and corrective measures, impacting GDPR enforcement.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
EDPB Publishes Guidelines on GDPR Fines and Other Corrective Powers for Public Consultation
Hunton Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Blog · primary source · Oct 2, 2026
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEuropean Data Protection Board
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusPublished
PublishedOctober 2, 2026
Effectivenot stated
DecisionSeptember 17, 2026
Topicsprivacy, data governance