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EDPB and European Commission to Host Stakeholder Event on Data Protection and Competition Law Interplay

15 October 2026

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Commission are organizing a remote stakeholder event on 15 October 2026. This event aims to gather input for upcoming guidelines on the interplay between data protection and competition law. It reflects the EDPB's commitment to stakeholder engagement and cross regulatory cooperation, as outlined in the Helsinki statement and the EDPB Strategy 2024 2027.

Today's question

A European software developer is preparing to launch a new product with digital elements in the EU market. Which regulatory framework provides practical guidance for ensuring cybersecurity compliance for this product?

  1. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  2. The Digital Services Act (DSA)
  3. The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
  4. The Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive

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