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On June 10, 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) launched a public consultation on a template for personal data breach notification. The consultation provides stakeholders with the opportunity to submit comments and feedback on the template's content, which aims to standardise how data protection authorities (DPAs) across the European Union handle personal data breach notifications. The template represents a significant step toward harmonising breach notification procedures across member states. By establishing a standardised template, the EDPB seeks to ensure consistency in how organisations and DPAs communicate breach information to affected individuals and relevant authorities. This development addresses the practical implementation challenges that have emerged since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force, particularly regarding the clarity and completeness of breach notifications. The template will facilitate better communication between controllers, DPAs, and data subjects, potentially reducing confusion and improving transparency during breach incidents. Following the conclusion of the public consultation, the EDPB will determine the timeline for practical implementation of the template by all DPAs across the European Union. The comment period ends on August 5, 2026. Stakeholders can submit their feedback using the provided form on the EDPB website. All comments received will be screened by EDPB Secretariat staff to block unauthorised submissions such as spam, after which replies will be published on the EDPB's public consultations page. Submissions may be subject to access requests under Regulation 1049/2001 on public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents. **Reference:** European Data Protection Board, Template for personal data breach notification, available at https://www.edpb.europa.eu/