The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted an Opinion on certain obligations related to processors, including the need for controllers to have information on processors and sub-processors, and Guidelines on processing personal data based on legitimate interest, which analyze criteria and conditions for lawful processing. Additionally, a Statement on a draft regulation for GDPR enforcement was issued, welcoming modifications but making practical recommendations for further improvements. The EDPB also approved its work programme for 2024-2025, based on the EDPB strategy for 2024-2027, prioritizing stakeholder needs for effective GDPR enforcement
The EDPB emphasized the importance of harmonization in EU-level cooperation and consistency mechanisms during the plenary session. ```https://www.edpb.europa.eu/news/news/2024/edpb-adopts-opinion-processors-guidelines-legitimate-interest-statement-draft_en