EU Code of Conduct for Research Data Management (GDPR Article 40)
The EU Code of Conduct for Research Data Management, developed under GDPR Article 40, provides practical guidance for research organisations on GDPR-compliant research data management. Endorsed by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). Covers lawful bases for research processing, consent in research contexts, data minimisation, pseudonymisation, data sharing, cross-border transfers, and rights in research. Applicable to universities, research institutes, clinical trial organisations, and public health bodies across the EEA.
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Framework Domains (5)
Approval and Monitoring
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 40(5) | Draft code submission |
| Art. 40(6) | Supervisory authority approval |
| Art. 40(7) | Registration and publication |
Code Development and Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 40(1) | Encouragement of codes of conduct |
| Art. 40(2) | Sector-specific contributions |
| Art. 40(3) | Code preparation by associations |
Monitoring Bodies
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 41(1) | Monitoring body requirement |
| Art. 41(2) | Accreditation of monitoring bodies |
| Art. 41(4) | Enforcement actions |
Research Data Specific Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 40(2)(i) | Dispute resolution procedures |
| Art. 89(1) | Safeguards for scientific research processing |
| Art. 89(2) | Derogations for research |
Scope and Application Areas
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 40(2)(a) | Fair and transparent processing |
| Art. 40(2)(b) | Legitimate interests of controllers |
| Art. 40(2)(c) | Collection of personal data |
| Art. 40(2)(d) | Pseudonymisation of personal data |
| Art. 40(2)(e) | Information to data subjects and authorities |
| Art. 40(2)(h) | Appropriate safeguards for data transfers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Code of Conduct for Research Data Management (GDPR Article 40)?
EU Code of Conduct for Research Data Management (GDPR Article 40) is a compliance framework from European Union with 5 domains and 18 controls. The EU Code of Conduct for Research Data Management, developed under GDPR Article 40, provides practical guidance for research organisations on GDPR-compliant research data management. Endorsed by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). Covers lawful bases for research processing, consent in research contexts, data minimisation, pseudonymisation, data sharing, cross-border transfers, and rights in research. Applicable to universities, research institutes, clinical trial organisations, and public health bodies across the EEA. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Code of Conduct for Research Data Management (GDPR Article 40) have?
EU Code of Conduct for Research Data Management (GDPR Article 40) has 18 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Scope and Application Areas (6 controls), Approval and Monitoring (3 controls), Code Development and Governance (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU Code of Conduct for Research Data Management (GDPR Article 40) map to?
EU Code of Conduct for Research Data Management (GDPR Article 40) maps to 324 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Angola Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11) (39% coverage), EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 2022/2065) (39% coverage), EU Digital Services Act — Online Gaming Platform Requirements (39% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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