Spanish AEPD and Luxembourg CNPD sign MoU to strengthen privacy cooperation

What happened

The Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) and Luxembourg's Commission Nationale de Protection des Données (CNPD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The MoU establishes structured cooperation, joint publications, technical documents, expert sessions, best‑practice exchanges and joint research, with at least one annual meeting.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

• Its status is signed. It is enacted but may not be in force yet. Check the effective date before planning around it.
• The agreement enhances cross‑border collaboration on privacy challenges and emerging technologies.
• Takes effect October 19, 2026.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.