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 Regulation (GDPR), the Law Enforcement Directive (LED), …
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 …
Principles of the GDPR - European Commission
Information on purposes for which data can be processed, volumes that can be collected, storage and transparency rules.
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.
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 respecting personal data …
Who the General Data Protection Law applies to
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 company …
Rules for business and organisations - European Commission
Data protection obligations, principles and sanctions for businesses and organisations, such as hospitals.
How can I demonstrate that my organisation is compliant with the …
The GDPR provides businesses/organisations with a set of tools to help demonstrate accountability, some of which have to be mandatorily put in place. For example, in specific cases the establishment …
Information for individuals - European Commission
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights over your personal data: Right to be informed: You can obtain information about the processing of your personal data. …
For how long can data be kept and is it necessary to update it?
Data kept for too long without an update Your company/organisation runs a recruitment office and for that purpose it collects CVs of persons seeking employment and who, in exchange for your …