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EDPB Public Consultation on Processor Binding Corporate Rules

EDPB Public Consultations
Published January 19th, 2026
Detected February 11th, 2026
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Summary

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has launched a public consultation on its Recommendations 1/2026 concerning Processor Binding Corporate Rules. The consultation is open until March 2, 2026, and aims to gather feedback on the application, elements, and principles for these rules under GDPR.

What changed

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is seeking public comments on its Recommendations 1/2026, which outline the application for approval and the required elements and principles for Processor Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) as per Article 47 of the GDPR. This consultation is a crucial step in refining the framework for international data transfers by processors within multinational organizations.

Companies involved in international data transfers as processors should review these recommendations and submit their feedback by the deadline of March 2, 2026. Failure to provide input may result in the final recommendations not reflecting specific industry concerns. Comments submitted will be published on the EDPB website, subject to access to documents regulations.

What to do next

  1. Review EDPB Recommendations 1/2026 on Processor Binding Corporate Rules.
  2. Submit comments and feedback by March 2, 2026.

Source

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Classification

Agency
European Data Protection Board
Published
January 19th, 2026
Compliance deadline
March 2nd, 2026 (6 days ago)
Instrument
Consultation
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Consultation
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Employers Technology companies Manufacturers
Geographic scope
EU-wide

Taxonomy

Primary area
Data Protection
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
International Data Transfers Binding Corporate Rules

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