The EACB has joined a broad coalition of European associations, representing technology, telecommunications, automotive, finance, insurance, and media, to send a letter to Ms. Anu Talus, Chair of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). This initiative follows the recent CJEU ruling (C-413/23 EDPS v. SRB), which clarified that, under the right safeguards/specific circumstances, pseudonymised data can be considered anonymous.
Why is this important for our industry?
- The judgment offers an opportunity to strengthen Europe’s approach to innovation while safeguarding fundamental rights.
- In parallel, organisations require clear, actionable guidance to apply these principles effectively and remain compliant.
What does the joint letter propose?
- A revision of the EDPB’s draft Guidelines 1/2025 to reflect the Court’s context-based, risk-driven approach to personal data.
- A participatory format for the 12 December multistakeholder event, bringing together representatives from various industries to share practical use cases and help shape guidance that is workable and future-proof.
- Consolidated guidance on both pseudonymisation and anonymisation, and broader consultation with other data regulators, in line with the EDPB’s commitments under the Helsinki Statement.
Read the joint letter and full list of signatories here.