EDPB Opinion on Dutch Authority's Draft Decision for FrieslandCampina

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published Opinion 3/2026, providing its assessment of a draft decision from the Dutch Data Protection Authority concerning FrieslandCampina's Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs). The opinion focuses on the adequacy of the BCRs for international data transfers and ensures compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This document is significant for data protection compliance, particularly for multinational corporations seeking to legitimize cross-border data flows through BCRs. While the EDPB's opinion is non-binding, it provides crucial guidance to supervisory authorities and affected companies on the interpretation and application of GDPR provisions related to international data transfers and the approval of BCRs. Companies should review the opinion for insights into EDPB's stance on BCRs and potential implications for their own data transfer mechanisms.