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On June 24, 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) launched a dedicated contact form enabling stakeholders to report possible inconsistencies in how the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is interpreted across Europe. The initiative aligns with commitments outlined in the EDPB Helsinki Statement on enhanced clarity, support and engagement, which aims to strengthen dialogue with stakeholders and ensure consistent GDPR enforcement throughout the European Union. The new tool allows stakeholders to report alleged divergences between national positions on GDPR interpretation, as well as between national positions and those of the EDPB itself. This mechanism addresses a key challenge in the regulatory landscape: ensuring uniform application of the GDPR across member states despite varying national approaches to data protection enforcement. The EDPB will not respond to individual submissions; instead, it will compile information received regularly and discuss findings at a high level by Board members to consider possible steps to improve consistency. This approach enables the EDPB to identify systemic patterns of divergence and develop targeted responses to address emerging inconsistencies in GDPR implementation. Stakeholders seeking to report GDPR interpretation inconsistencies should access the dedicated form through the EDPB's official channels. The initiative represents a significant step toward enhancing transparency and coordination among European data protection authorities, ultimately strengthening the regulatory framework for data protection across the EU.