Data protection - European Commission
Jun 16, 2025 · Data protection in the EU In today's digital age, where information is constantly shared, collected and processed, there is a need for clear and strong data protection rules. …
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 explained - European Commission
Data protection explained Information about personal data, data processing, how personal data is protected, and more.
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 · According to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), contractual clauses ensuring appropriate data protection safeguards can be used as a ground for data transfers …
Wann ist eine Datenschutz-Folgenabschätzung erforderlich?
A bank screening its customers against a credit reference database; a hospital about to implement a new health information database with patients’ health data; a bus operator about …
Reports on the application of the GDPR - European Commission
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 Act enters into force: what it means for you
Jan 11, 2024 · The EU’s Data Act enters into force today, improving access to data in the EU market for individuals and businesses. In recent years, the Internet of Things has fuelled rapid …
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 EU’s data protection rules.