Data protection explained - European Commission
Data protection explained Information about personal data, data processing, how personal data is protected, and more.
Protection of personal data - European Commission
Protection of personal data is laid out in the chapter on freedoms of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
¿Qué datos personales se consideran sensibles?
La UE considera que son sensibles los siguientes datos personales: el origen étnico, la afiliaciósn sindical, los datos genéticos, los datos relacionados con la salud y los datos relacionados con la …
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 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 …
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 …