Stakeholder event on guidelines on the interplay between data protection and competition law: overview of topics available

Brussels, 30 July – The EDPB and the European Commission organise a remote stakeholder event in the context of their joint work on upcoming guidelines on the interplay between competition and data protection. The event will take place on 15 October 2026 and is an opportunity for stakeholders to inform and support the ongoing work on this topic.The event reflects the EDPB’s commitment to stakeholder engagement and cross-regulatory cooperation, as outlined in the Helsinki statement and in the EDPB Strategy 2024-2027.Who can participate?The EDPB and the European Commission welcome participation from individuals and organisations with relevant expertise in the topic of the event.How to take part?The call is now closed.Overview of key topicsPlease find here the overview of topics and questions for the EDPB–EC Stakeholder Event on GDPR & Competition Law.Further background readingPosition paper on Interplay between data protection and competition lawOECD - The intersection between competition and data privacy (this document has not been produced by the EDPB)