General Data Protection Regulation Fundamentals (EU GDPR)

Summary

This practice note gives an overview of the EU GDPR and sets out where the specific regulatory detail can be found based on guidance at the supranational level. This practice note does not consider the position under the laws of specific EEA states or the guidance of specific EEA supervisory authorities. You should refer to guidance from the relevant national supervisory authorities and national law regarding the approach that may be taken by courts or regulators in any particular EEA jurisdiction. See EDPB Guidance—Guidelines 3/2018 on the territorial scope of the GDPR (Article 3).