The European Data Protection Seal is the official European data protection certification under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). According to Art. 42 GDPR, the aim of this certification is to demonstrate "compliance with the GDPR of processing operations by controllers and processors". Over 70 references to certification can be found in the GDPR, encompassing various obligations, such as:
The adoption of the European Data Protection Seals falls under the responsibility of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and is recognized across all EU and EEA Member States.