
Legal framework of EU data protection - European Commission
Dec 11, 2018 · The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free …
Data protection - European Commission
Jun 16, 2025 · Find out more about the rules for the protection of personal data inside and outside the EU, including the GDPR.
Data protection explained - European Commission
Read about key concepts such as personal data, data processing, who the GDPR applies to, the principles of the GDPR, the rights of individuals, and more.
Publications on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Jun 24, 2020 · Access reports, communications and other publications on the GDPR.
Principles of the GDPR - European Commission
Principles of the GDPR For how long can data be kept and is it necessary to update it? Rules on the length of time personal data can be stored and whether it needs to be updated under the …
Data protection adequacy for non-EU countries
Sep 5, 2025 · On 4 March 2024, the Commission hosted the first ever high-level meeting on safe data flows, gathering responsible Ministers and heads of the data protection authorities of 15 …
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) - European Commission
Jun 4, 2021 · Read about EU Standard Contractual Clauses under the GDPR that are used for data transfers from controllers or processors from the EU to third countries.
Information for individuals - European Commission
Information for individuals The rights you have over your personal data under the GDPR, how to exercise these rights, and more.
What is a data controller or a data processor? - European …
Joint controllers must enter into an arrangement setting out their respective responsibilities for complying with the GDPR rules. The main aspects of the arrangement must be communicated …
GDPR – the fabric of a success story - European Commission
The GDPR is a flexible, protective and effective tool, as it showed during the coronavirus outbreak. The GDPR allowed for coronavirus tracing apps to be developed, all while …