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European Data Protection Board adopted guidelines on processing of personal data through blockchain technologies

On 7 July 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) released the second version of the guidelines 02/2025 on the processing of personal data through blockchain technologies. The guidelines apply to controllers and processors using blockchain t…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
DLT development
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2025-04-14
in consultation

On 14 April 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) opened a public consultation on the gui…

2025-06-09
processing consultation

On 9 June 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) closes its public consultation on the gui…

2026-07-07
adopted

On 7 July 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) released the second version of the guidel…