Source: OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, pp. 1–88 · Consolidated text

Article 99 Entrée en vigueur et application

Summary What does Article 99 of the GDPR regulation say?

This is a brief, procedural closing article that establishes the timeline for the GDPR becoming legally effective.

It draws a distinction between the date the Regulation enters into force and the date it actually begins to apply, with a gap of approximately two years between the two.

This transitional period was intended to allow controllers, processors, and Member States time to prepare for compliance.

Important points:

The Regulation entered into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The Regulation applies from 25 May 2018, marking the date from which its obligations became enforceable.
Note the distinction between "entry into force" and "date of application" — these are two separate legal moments under this article.

Springlex's summary of the article is a reading aid, not a substitute for the legal text.

1. Le présent règlement entre en vigueur le vingtième jour suivant celui de sa publication au Journal officiel de l'Union européenne.
1. Il est applicable à partir du 25 mai 2018.

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