GDPR Article 99: Entry into Force and Application of the Regulation

Entry into force: The GDPR entered into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, which occurred on 4 May 2016. Therefore, the regulation entered into force on 24 May 2016.
Application: Although the regulation entered into force in May 2016, it only became applicable from 25 May 2018. This transition period of two years allowed organizations and Member States to prepare for compliance with the new requirements.

07 jan 2025 · Updated on 2025-07-24 · By Bertrand Bucelle · 1 min read

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### The obligations of Article 99 of the GDPR
1. The regulation enters into force on the twentieth day following its publication.
2. It is applicable from 25 May 2018 and is directly applicable in all Member States of the Union.

### In summary, the essentials of Article 99 of the GDPR
Article 99 sets the entry into force of the GDPR and its application date from May 2018.

### Conclusion
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