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EDPB announces stakeholder event on upcoming data protection and competition law guidelines

The European Data Protection Board and the European Commission will hold a remote stakeholder event on 15 October 2026 to discuss upcoming guidelines on the interplay between data protection and competition law. The event aims to gather input from experts and organisations to support the joint work. Participation is open to individuals and organisations with relevant expertise.

Why it matters: The event signals forthcoming guidance on how GDPR and competition law intersect, affecting data controllers and processors across the EU.

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Stakeholder event on guidelines on the interplay between data protection and competition law: agenda now available
European Data Protection Board news · primary source · Jul 30, 2026
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEuropean Data Protection Board (EDPB)
LegislatureEuropean Commission
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusAnnounced
PublishedJuly 30, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsEuropean Data Protection Board, European Commission
Topicsprivacy, data governance
Datapersonal