Guidance on DMA & GDPR Interplay

Draft Joint Guidelines on the interplay between DMA and GDPR

This guidance outlines how the obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) intersect with requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It focuses on ensuring a consistent and complementary application of both laws by clarifying overlaps in areas such as consent (Art. 5(2) DMA), data portability (Art. 6(9) DMA vs. Art. 20 GDPR), and interoperability (Art. 7 DMA). The guidelines emphasize lawful processing under GDPR when implementing DMA measures, and address coordination between competent authorities.