
New Standard Contractual Clauses - European Commission
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.
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 countries …
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.
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.
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 (LED), …
What personal data is considered sensitive? - European Commission
The following personal data is considered ‘sensitive’ and is subject to specific processing conditions: personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs; …
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.
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.
What information must be given to individuals whose data is collected ...
List of the type of information organisations must provide citizens with when collecting their data, this includes who is collecting it and why.
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 …