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  1. 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 …

  2. Data protection - European Commission

    Jun 16, 2025 · Data protection is a fundamental right under EU law. EU data protection legislation is comprised of the General Data Protection Directive (GDPR), the Law Enforcement Directive …

  3. Data protection explained - European Commission

    The GDPR protects personal data regardless of the technology used for processing that data. It is technology neutral and applies to both automated and manual processing, provided the data is …

  4. 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 …

  5. Publications on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Jun 24, 2020 · Access reports, communications and other publications on the GDPR.

  6. 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 …

  7. 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.

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. Information for individuals - European Commission

    The individuals’ rights provided by the GDPR apply across the EU, regardless of where the data is processed and where the company or organisation is established. These rights also apply …