DSB Austria

EDPB Announces 2026 Coordinated Enforcement Framework on GDPR Transparency

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced on 19 March 2026 its Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) measure for 2026, focusing on transparency and information obligations under the GDPR (DSGVO). The Austrian Data Protection Authority will participate in the coordinated action, with further details to be published at a later date.

EDPB 2025 Annual Report Published by Austrian DPA

The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB Austria) announced the publication of the European Data Protection Board's 2025 Annual Report. The EDPB produces this annual report pursuant to Article 71 GDPR, covering the protection of natural persons in data processing across the EU and, where applicable, in third countries and international organisations. The report was published on 9 April 2026 in English.

DSB Austria Activity Report 2025 Published

The Datenschutzbehörde (DSB Austria) announced the publication of its 2025 Activity Report (formerly titled 'Datenschutzbericht'). The report covers the authority's data protection activities and enforcement work during 2025. A PDF copy of the report is available via the DSB website.

European Data Protection Board Publishes 2025 Activity Report

The European Data Protection Board published its 2025 annual activity report on April 9, 2026, as required by Article 71 GDPR. The report covers EDPB activities including guidance development, enforcement coordination, and stakeholder dialogue on the protection of natural persons in data processing within the EU and internationally.

Austrian Data Protection Authority publishes 2025 Activity Report

The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB Austria) published its 2025 Activity Report (Tätigkeitsbericht 2025), renamed from the prior 'Datenschutzbericht' title. The report covers the authority's enforcement activity, complaints handled, investigations concluded, and regulatory decisions issued during 2025. Austrian businesses, public bodies, and data protection officers should review the report to understand DSB Austria's enforcement priorities and emerging compliance expectations.

EDPB Announces 2026 GDPR Transparency Measure

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced its 2026 Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) measure, focusing on transparency and information obligations under the GDPR. The Austrian Data Protection Authority will participate in this coordinated action.

DSB Circular on Freedom of Information Act

The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) issued a supplementary circular on December 12, 2025, regarding the Freedom of Information Act. This circular clarifies a previous communication, adjusting a reporting deadline for data submissions.

Data Protection Authorities of Slovakia and Austria Meet

Data protection authorities from Slovakia and Austria met on December 10, 2025, in Bratislava to discuss cooperation and upcoming regulatory changes, including GDPR amendments and new EU digital laws. This meeting follows previous bilateral and regional discussions.

Data Protection Authority 2026 Focus Audits on Processing Security

The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) announced its 2026 focus audits will target processing security under Article 32 GDPR. Procedures against selected controllers and processors are scheduled to begin in March 2026, with a second part announced in June 2026.

Irish and Austrian Data Protection Authorities Meeting

The Austrian Data Protection Authority hosted officials from the Irish Data Protection Commission for a meeting on January 13, 2026. The meeting aimed to discuss matters of mutual interest and further strengthen the close cooperation between the two regulatory bodies, particularly concerning cross-border data protection cases.

Data Protection Authority Joint Database Launched

The Austrian Data Protection Authority and the Parliamentary Committee for Data Protection (PDK) have launched a joint database for their decisions within the legal information system (RIS). This new application, named 'Datenschutz-Aufsichtsbehörden', aims to streamline access to data protection rulings.