EDPB Conference: Strengthening Cross-Regulatory Cooperation in the EU (edpb.europa.eu)

• Establishment of joint guidelines to bridge GDPR with DMA and DSA.
• Emphasis on AI and its impact on cross-framework regulatory requirements.
• Strategic focus on aligning consumer protection with competition law and data privacy.

"The recent EDPB conference in Brussels addressed the imperative for integration between data protection, competition, and digital market regulations. Discussions focused on aligning the GDPR with the DMA, DSA, and upcoming AI Act frameworks. Experts highlighted that breaking down regulatory silos is essential for legal certainty and effective enforcement. The European Commission and EDPB are initiating joint guidelines to ensure that consumer protection and digital safety are handled coherently. This push for cross-regulatory consistency is framed as a critical component of maintaining European digital sovereignty and fostering trust in the digital economy."