The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): A Commentary, Volume 1, provides a comprehensive analysis of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679. This legal text examines the significant overhaul of data protection law within the European Union, replacing the previous Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC. As a detailed resource in the field of law, it addresses the regulations applicable to organizations both inside and outside EU Member States.

This volume offers an article-by-article commentary on the GDPR, including the full text of all recitals and provisions. It covers critical data protection topics such as privacy by design, data portability, and the appointment of data protection officers. Designed for legal practitioners, law professors, and students, the text explains compliance management and the consequences of non-compliance. This work serves as a technical guide to European Parliament legislation and data protection standards.