Opinion 14/2026 Europrivacy Certification Criteria GDPR Seal Approval
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued Opinion 14/2026 regarding Europrivacy certification criteria under Article 42.5 GDPR. The opinion addresses whether the Europrivacy certification scheme meets requirements for approval as an official European Data Protection Seal. Certification bodies and data controllers operating in EU member states will need to consider this guidance when implementing or obtaining data protection certifications.
Opinion 15/2026 on Europrivacy Certification Criteria for European Data Protection Seal
The European Data Protection Board adopted Opinion 15/2026 regarding the Europrivacy certification criteria for approval as a European Data Protection Seal. The opinion assesses whether the criteria meet requirements under Articles 42 and 46 GDPR for use as a transfer mechanism. This certification provides organizations with an approved tool to demonstrate adequate safeguards for international personal data transfers.
Guidelines 1/2026 on Processing Personal Data for Scientific Research Purposes
The European Data Protection Board has opened a public consultation on Guidelines 1/2026 addressing the processing of personal data for scientific research purposes under the GDPR. The guidelines cover topics including legal basis, consent requirements, and data subject rights in research contexts. Comments may be submitted until 25 June 2026, after which submitted responses will be published on the EDPB website.