General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation)

Stage: In force
In force: In force since 24 May 2016 · CELEX 32016R0679
Procedure: Regulation
Last activity: 27 Apr 2016

3 acts

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 2 published, 1 planned.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Standard contractual clauses for the transfer of data to third country controllers and processors subject to the GDPR	Implementing · Decision	Planned	Q2 2027
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/914	Implementing · Decision	Published
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/419	Implementing · Decision	Published

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The GDPR harmonizes data protection rules across the EU, strengthening individual privacy rights and facilitating free flow of personal data within the internal market. It applies to all organizations processing EU residents' personal data, including tech companies, financial services, healthcare providers, and public authorities.

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