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  1. Data protection explained - European Commission

    What is personal data? Personal data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable living individual (data subject). Different pieces of information, which together can lead to the identification …

  2. What data can we process and under which conditions?

    The type and amount of personal data a company/organisation may process depends on the reason for processing it (legal reason used) and the intended use. The company/organisation must respect …

  3. Protection of personal data - European Commission

    The regulation on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by EU institutions established a European data protection supervisor (EDPS). The EDPS is an independent …

  4. Data protection - European Commission

    Jun 16, 2025 · Data protection: questions and answers Data protection explained Read about key concepts such as personal data, data processing, when and to whom the GDPR applies to, and more.

  5. Legal framework of EU data protection - European Commission

    Dec 11, 2018 · Find out more about EU legislation concerning the protection of personal data, as well as the authorities that ensure that this legislation is applied consistently.

  6. Joint Press Statement by Michael McGrath and Denise Wong, Acting ...

    Mar 3, 2025 · Today, Michael McGrath, the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, and Denise Wong, Acting Commissioner of the Personal Data …

  7. What rules apply if my organisation transfers data outside the EU ...

    In today’s globalised world, there are large amounts of cross-border transfers of personal data, which are sometimes stored on servers in different countries. The protection offered by the General Data …

  8. When can personal data be processed? - European Commission

    EU data protection rules set down conditions as to when an organisation can process an individual’s data, including with consent or a contract.

  9. Protection of your personal data - European Commission

    Protection of your personal data This privacy statement provides information about the processing and the protection of your personal data.

  10. 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, and it is …