This document provides guidance on the application of Article 23 of the GDPR, offering an analysis of the criteria for applying restrictions, the necessary assessments, the exercise of data subjects' rights post-restriction, and the consequences of infringing Article 23. It concludes with an annex providing checklists for Article 23 GDPR requirements.
Author: European Data Protection Board
Status: Adopted / Published
Adoption date: 2021-10-13
Last updated: 08 Aug 2025
Category: Guidance
Subcategory: Official guidance