European Union: European Data Protection Board closes consultation on guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes

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European Data Protection Board closes consultation on guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes

On 25 June 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) closes the consultation on the guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes. The guidelines apply to all controllers and processors engaged in scientific resear…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

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2026-04-15
in consultation

On 15 April 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) opened a consultation on the guidelines…

2026-06-25
processing consultation

On 25 June 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) closes the consultation on the guideline…