The Privacy Advisor Podcast EU data protection enforcement and guidance: A discussion with EDPB Chair Anu Talus
Nov 20, 2025
Anu Talus, the newly elected Chair of the European Data Protection Board, dives into the complexities of GDPR and its ongoing evolution. She highlights the Helsinki Statement aimed at simplifying compliance for SMEs and discusses the importance of consistent cross-border enforcement. Talus emphasizes the need for transparency in AI and the balance between data protection and innovation. She also touches on draft opinions regarding the UK's adequacy and the significance of engaging with other nations to ensure collaborative data protection efforts.
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Helsinki Statement Targets Practical Simplicity
- The Helsinki Statement aims to make GDPR easier by providing practical templates and tools for controllers, especially SMEs.
- Standardized templates also increase consistency across member states and simplify compliance in practice.
Anonymization Guidance Will Be Stakeholder-Led
- The EDPB will consult stakeholders early on anonymization guidance following the CJEU SRB decision.
- A December stakeholder event will feed into draft guidance and likely a public consultation phase.
Coordinate With Other Regulators Early
- Cooperate early and often with other regulators like the European Commission on overlapping rules such as the DMA, DSA and AI Act.
- Aligning regulatory approaches up front creates legal certainty and consistency across authorities.