Legal framework of EU data protection - European Commission
Dec 11, 2018 · They provide expert advice on data protection issues and handle complaints lodged against violations of the GDPR and the relevant national laws. In 2023, the …
Who the General Data Protection Law applies to - European …
The GDPR applies to: a company or entity which processes personal data as part of the activities of one of its branches established in the EU, regardless of where the data is processed; or; a …
Publications on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Jun 24, 2020 · Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council - Stronger protection, new opportunities - Commission guidance on the direct application of …
Data protection - European Commission
May 21, 2025 · Extending the derogation from record-keeping obligation under Article 30(5) of the GDPR to SMCs and organisations under 750 employees. Requiring SMEs, SMCs and …
Data protection explained - European Commission
The GDPR does not apply to data processed by an individual for purely personal reasons or for activities carried out in one's home, if there is no connection to a professional or commercial …
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 …
GDPR – the fabric of a success story - European Commission
The GDPR set up an innovative governance system that aims to ensure harmonised interpretation, application and enforcement of data protection rules. It relies on independent …
Information for individuals - European Commission
The GDPR applies strict rules for processing data based on consent. The purpose of these rules is to ensure that the individual understands what he or she is consenting to . Consent must be …
Rules for business and organisations - European Commission
How can I demonstrate that my organisation is compliant with the GDPR? What does data protection ‘by design’ and ‘by default’ mean? What is a data breach and what do we have to …
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) - European Commission
On 4 June 2021, the Commission issued modernised standard contractual clauses under the GDPR for data transfers from controllers or processors in the EU/EEA (or otherwise subject to …