The GDPR Enforcement Framework is a structured approach established by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) to ensure consistent and effective enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) across the European Union (EU). It aims to harmonise enforcement practices among national Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) and facilitate coordinated actions, particularly in cross-border cases.

A key component of this framework is the Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF), introduced as part of the EDPB’s 2021-2023 strategy. The CEF allows DPAs to collaborate on predefined topics, selecting annual enforcement priorities to address emerging or significant data protection issues. For instance, in 2025, the CEF focused on the implementation of the right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR), commonly known as the “right to be forgotten” European Data Protection Board.

The EDPB also supports the One-Stop-Shop mechanism, which enables DPAs to work together in cross-border cases, ensuring that decisions are harmonised and that individuals’ rights are upheld consistently across the EU European Data Protection Board.

Through these initiatives, the GDPR Enforcement Framework seeks to enhance transparency, accountability, and cooperation among DPAs, thereby strengthening the overall enforcement of data protection laws within the EU.

These measures are a non-negotiable requirement for fulfilling the obligations of the Explicit consent rule and avoiding severe fines under regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and MODPA.