A notice of meeting published by the EU Council on 26 June 2026 schedules the Working Party on Data Protection to meet on 6 July 2026 at 10:00 in the Council's Europa Building, Brussels. The meeting's main item is the examination of a Commission proposal amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 on personal data processing by EU institutions, with an article-by-article review of document 11080/26.
The agenda includes adoption of the agenda, a presentation by the Commission, and a Commission update on latest data protection developments. Delegations must register their presence via the delegates portal. Council documents are available on the Delegates Portal, and room attendants will provide copies on request.
This meeting advances the legislative process for updating data protection rules for EU institutions. The Commission's proposal aims to align the regulation with evolving data protection standards and practices. The Working Party's scrutiny will involve detailed examination of each article, allowing member states to raise concerns or suggest amendments before the proposal proceeds to higher-level Council bodies.
Stakeholders impacted include EU institutions and bodies, which will be subject to updated rules on data processing; EU citizens, whose personal data will be affected by changes in institutional data handling; and data protection officers within EU institutions, who will need to implement new compliance measures. The proposal may also affect businesses and organisations that interact with EU institutions, as data processing requirements could change.
No prior coverage of this file exists in the last 180 days. The meeting is a procedural step in the legislative process, with the Commission presenting and the Working Party scrutinising the draft amendment. The outcome of the meeting will inform subsequent discussions in the Council and potentially the European Parliament.