Definition: cross-border processing: cross-border processing
GDPR Art. 4 (cross-border processing)
either: (a) processing of personal data which takes place in the context of the activities of establishments in more than one Member State of a controller or processor in the Union where the controller or processor is established in more than one Member State; or (b) processing of personal data which takes place in the context of the activities of a single establishment of a controller or processor in the Union but which substantially affects or is likely to substantially affect data subjects in more than one Member State
Defines (1)
Source texts: the Official Journal, through the Publications Office. Dataset built 2026-07-29. Study aid, not legal advice.
Every connection on this page is drawn from the official text of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. Study aid, not legal advice.
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