A fundamental rights approach to innovation and competitiveness Helsinki, 3 July 2025 – At a high-level meeting in Helsinki on 1–2 July 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted a landmark Statement on enhanced clarity, support and engagement. The Statement outlines new initiatives to make GDPR compliance easier, in particular for micro, small and medium organisations, strengthen consistency and boost cross-regulatory cooperation. EDPB Chair Anu Talus said: “The EDPB aims to ensure that compliance with the GDPR can be more easily achieved. By placing fundamental rights into the