Policy paper

EM on extending certain data protection periods (COM(2025)1020)

The government's summary of a proposal for a regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 as regards the extension of certain data protection periods.

From:
Department for Work and Pensions and The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP
Published
13 April 2026

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EM on extending certain data protection periods (COM(2025)1020)

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This explanatory memorandum is about a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 as regards the extension of certain data protection periods.

It was submitted by the Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, Minister of State for Social Security and Disability, Department for Work and Pensions.

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Published 13 April 2026

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