Non-EEA companies that are processing data from European data subjects now for the first time have a route to demonstrate their compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). A recent opinion from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) makes clear that non-EEA data processors or controllers can demonstrate their GDPR compliance through Europrivacy certification.
Europrivacy is the official European Data Protection Seal that certifies compliance with the GDPR. Approved by the EDPB and European Accreditation, it is formally recognized within all EU and EEA jurisdictions. It has significantly evolved alongside cybersecurity challenges: the new EDPB opinion focuses on the latest version.
The EDPB opinion of April 15, 2026, approved the new Europrivacy seal (version 82). The version indeed introduces significant changes. Applicants can now also include “(ii) controllers and processors established outside of the EEA who are subject to the GDPR pursuant to Article 3(2) GDPR either because they are offering goods or services to data subjects in the EEA or because they are monitoring the behavior of data subjects in the EEA”.
The opinion further aims to ensure the consistent application of the GDPR by Supervisory Authorities, data controllers, and processors. It does so based on the core elements that certification mechanisms must establish. It enables companies subject to the GDPR anywhere in the world to use Europrivacy Certification to demonstrate compliance.
Recognition across Europe. Europrivacy is currently the only EDPB seal that enables companies outside the EEA to voluntarily and contractually abide by GDPR obligations. The Europrivacy seal is therefore recognized across all EEA Member States.
Market signal and trust. The Europrivacy certification serves as a differentiator, signaling to clients, partners, and regulators that an organization takes data protection seriously and has passed rigorous third-party audits.
Competitive differentiation. Europrivacy positions itself as a way to build trust and confidence with data subjects, B2B partners, and stakeholders, thereby improving its reputation and the perceived reliability of its products and services.
Valuing Compliance. As data regulations continue to evolve and scrutiny intensifies, organizations need reliable mechanisms to mitigate risks and demonstrate their commitment to privacy. Europrivacy, the European GDPR data protection label, addresses precisely this need: it is an independent, officially recognized certification that helps businesses comply with the GDPR, reduce risk, and gain the trust of users and partners.
