EDPB Public Consultation on Processor Binding Corporate Rules

EDPB Public Consultations

Published January 19th, 2026

Detected February 11th, 2026

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.

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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

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

Source document (simplified)

Start Date: 19 January 2026 End Date: 02 March 2026 Public consultation reference: 1/2026 Public consultation ongoing Recommendations 1/2026 648.7KB English Download Publication Type:
- Recommendations
Topics:
- International Transfers of Data
- Binding Corporate Rules
The European Data Protection Board welcomes comments on the *Recommendations 1/2026 on the Application for Approval and on the elements and principles to be found in Processor Binding Corporate Rules (Art. 47 GDPR).*
Such comments should be sent *2nd March 2026 at the latest using the provided form.*

Please note that, by submitting your comments, you acknowledge that your comments will be published on the EDPB website.

The EDPB Secretariat staff screens all replies provided before publication (only for the purpose of blocking unauthorised submissions, such as spam), after which the replies are made available to the public directly on the EDPB public consultations’ page. Unauthorised submissions are immediately deleted. The attached files are not altered in any way by the EDPB.

Please note that your contribution may be subject to a request for access to documents under Regulation 1049/2001 on public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents. In this case the request will be assessed against the conditions set out in the Regulation and in accordance with applicable data protection rules.

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