Certification

Certification is a voluntary tool that helps organisations ensure and demonstrate GDPR compliance. Certifications are issued by accredited bodies or by DPAs. The EDPB issues opinions on certification mechanisms and accreditation criteria to ensure consistency. When certification criteria are approved by an EDPB opinion, this may result in a European Data Protection Seal. In certain cases, certification can also provide appropriate safeguards when transferring data to third countries or international organisations.