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.
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 - European Commission
Jun 16, 2025 · In today's digital age, where information is constantly shared, collected and processed, there is a need for clear and strong data protection rules. Data protection is a …
What is a data controller or a data processor? - European …
Joint controllers must enter into an arrangement setting out their respective responsibilities for complying with the GDPR rules. The main aspects of the arrangement must be communicated …
What is a data breach and what do we have to do in case of a data ...
A data breach occurs when the data for which your company/organisation is responsible suffers a security incident resulting in a breach of confidentiality, availability or integrity. If that occurs, …
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 …
When is consent valid? - European Commission
When consent is required to process personal data, for that consent to be valid the following conditions must be met: it must be freely given; it must be informed; it must be given for a …
What data can we process and under which conditions?
Home Law Law by topic Data protection Rules for business and organisations Principles of the GDPR Overview of principles What data can we process and under which conditions?
What does ‘grounds of legitimate interest’ mean?
Grounds of legitimate interest is a legal ground for processing data, but conditions have to be met under EU law.
Qu’est-ce qu’un responsable du traitement des données ou un …
Désignation du responsable et du sous-traitant du traitement, et responsabilités respectives au titre du règlement de l’UE sur la protection des données.