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 …
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
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.
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 …
Publications on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Jun 24, 2020 · Access reports, communications and other publications on the GDPR.
New Standard Contractual Clauses - Questions and Answers …
Jun 4, 2021 · Read frequently asked questions and answers about standard contractual clauses that will help you check whether you comply with EU data protection law.
What data can we process and under which conditions?
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Rules for business and organisations - European Commission
Principles of the GDPR For how long can data be kept and is it necessary to update it? How much data can be collected? Overview of principles Purpose of data processing What information …
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 …
Binding Corporate Rules (BCR) - European Commission
Binding corporate rules (BCR) are rules for data transfers within multinational companies. Find out how they get approved and access other relevant documents.