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EDPB announces stakeholder event on upcoming data protection and competition law guidelines (15 Oct 2026)

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 competition law and data protection. The event invites expressions of interest and aims to gather stakeholder input to support the ongoing work. It follows the EDPB’s commitment to cross‑regulatory cooperation as set out in the Helsinki statement and the EDPB Strategy 2024‑2027.

Why it matters: The event provides a forum for stakeholders to shape forthcoming guidance on how competition and data‑protection rules intersect, influencing future compliance obligations.

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Stakeholder event on guidelines on the interplay between data protection and competition law: save the date
European Data Protection Board news · primary source · Jul 23, 2026
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEuropean Data Protection Board
LegislatureEuropean Commission
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusAnnounced
PublishedJuly 23, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsEuropean Data Protection Board, European Commission
Topicsprivacy, data governance