The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Commission will hold an online stakeholder event on 15 October 2026 to gather input for upcoming guidelines on the relationship between competition law and data protection.

The event is part of the two institutions’ joint work on developing guidance on how competition and data protection rules interact. According to the organisers, it also reflects the EDPB’s commitment to stakeholder engagement and cross-regulatory cooperation, as set out in its Helsinki Statement and the EDPB Strategy 2024–2027.

The EDPB and the Commission are inviting individuals and organisations with relevant expertise to participate and contribute to the discussions.

Expressions of interest are open until 28 August 2026, with the event taking place remotely on 15 October 2026.