These guidelines represent an updated version of the Guidelines on consent under Regulation 2016/679, originally adopted by the Article 29 Working Party and later endorsed by the EDPB. With respect to ePD, the guidelines clarify that "the GDPR conditions for obtaining valid consent are applicable in situations falling within the scope of the e-Privacy Directive."
Author: European Data Protection Board
Status: Adopted / Published
Adoption date: 2020-05-04
Last updated: 08 Aug 2025
Category: Guidance
Subcategory: Official guidance