EDPB and Commission to Collaborate on Guidance on DMA and GDPR interplay
The European Commission and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) have initiated a collaboration to clarify the relationship between the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This partnership aims to address the obligations imposed on digital gatekeepers under the DMA, particularly as they intersect with GDPR requirements. Ensuring a consistent application of both regulatory frameworks is essential for digital gatekeepers to comply effectively.
The cooperation between the Commission’s services and the EDPB will focus on creating a unified interpretation of both the DMA and GDPR. It is vital to respect the distinct roles of each regulator, especially in areas where GDPR is referenced within the DMA. This approach seeks to facilitate the effective implementation of both regulations while achieving their complementary goals.
To support this initiative, the DMA has established a High-Level Group tasked with advising the Commission on the coherent implementation of the DMA alongside other relevant regulations affecting gatekeepers. The Commission, along with representatives from the EDPB and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), has already engaged in discussions concerning data-related and interoperability obligations within this group.
This ongoing project aims to strengthen the partnership between the Commission and the EDPB, particularly regarding the two regulatory frameworks. By enhancing their collaboration, they hope to ensure that digital gatekeepers operate within a clear and consistent regulatory environment that safeguards both market competition and data protection.
