EDPB Joint Guidelines on DMA and GDPR Public Consultation

Detected February 11th, 2026

Summary

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Commission have opened a public consultation on their Joint Guidelines concerning the interplay between the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Interested parties are invited to submit comments by December 4, 2025.

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What changed

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Commission are seeking public feedback on draft Joint Guidelines that clarify the relationship and potential overlaps between the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These guidelines aim to provide clarity on how these two significant regulatory frameworks interact, particularly for large online platforms designated as gatekeepers under the DMA.

Regulated entities, particularly technology companies and legal professionals advising them, should review these draft guidelines and submit any comments or feedback by the deadline of December 4, 2025. While these are draft guidelines and non-binding, they signal the direction of regulatory interpretation and may influence future enforcement and compliance strategies. Failure to consider these guidelines could lead to misinterpretation of obligations under either the DMA or GDPR.

What to do next

Review the draft Joint Guidelines on the Interplay between the DMA and GDPR.
Submit comments and feedback to the EDPB and European Commission by December 4, 2025.

Source document (simplified)

Start Date: 09 October 2025 End Date: 04 December 2025 Public consultation reference: Joint Guidelines Public consultation closed Joint Guidelines on the Interplay between the Digital Markets Act and the General Data Protection Regulation 1.8MB English Download Publication Type:
- Guidelines
Topics:
- GDPR
- Cooperation between authorities
- Data subject rights
- Legal basis
- Children
- Code of conduct
- Automated decision & profiling
The European Data Protection Board and the European Commission welcome comments on the Joint Guidelines on the Interplay between the Digital Markets Act and the General Data Protection Regulation.
Such comments should be sent by 4th December 2025 at the latest. By clicking “Provide your feedback”, you will be redirected to the website where you can submit your contribution and where you can find further information.