To help you prepare for the advent of the Data Protection Regulation, this microsite outlines the material changes being brought in and offers practical guidance on issues raised by the Regulation as well as tools to help you prepare for the implementation of the new rules.
Agreement on Data Protection Regulation Text
On 14 April 2016 the European Parliament voted to adopt the final draft of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR was published in the EU official journal on 04 May 2016. The GDPR shall apply from 25 May 2018. The GDPR will fully replace the national data protection legislation (such as the German Federal Data Protection Act or the UK Data Protection Act 1998).
Background
On 25 January 2012, the European Commission published the official version of its proposal for a revised European data protection framework. The proposal comprised a draft GDPR supported by a new Police and Criminal Justice Data Protection Directive (the latter is not covered by this summary).
The GDPR is designed to harmonize the data protection framework across the EU and introduce a single, directly-applicable set of rules to replace the various domestic laws enacted under the Data Protection Directive across EU Member States.
The GDPR has been the subject of lengthy and detailed debate and ultimately a set of three way negotiations between the three EU institutions EU Parliament, the Council and the Commission (so-called “trilogue” meetings) before it was passed in April 2016.
This document (and any information accessed through links in this document) is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Professional legal advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from any action as a result of the contents of this document.
Key contacts
If you have any questions, contact a member of the European General Data Protection Regulation team for assistance:
