This page gathers the regulation applicable to the subject matter of this site. All references have been verified against the official databases of the Portuguese Official Journal, the Lisbon District Public Prosecutor’s Office and EUR-Lex. Content that could not be confirmed is marked in square brackets and italics.
Recent European layer
| Instrument | Subject matter | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 | Artificial intelligence; article 50 on transparency | Article 50 applicable since 02.08.2026; grace period to 02.12.2026 |
| Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 | Amends the timetable of the above regulation | In force since 27.07.2026 |
| Directive (EU) 2019/882, in Portugal Decree-Law 82/2022 of 6 December | Accessibility requirements for products and services, including support services | Applicable since 28.06.2025 |
| Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 | Digital Services Act | In force |
| Directive 2011/83/EU, article 21 | Call cost no higher than the basic rate — the only harmonised obligation across the Union | In force; judgment in Case C-568/15 |
Personal data and electronic communications
| Instrument | Subject matter | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation (EU) 2016/679 | General Data Protection Regulation | In force |
| Law 58/2019 of 8 August | Portuguese implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation | In force |
| Law 41/2004 of 18 August | Privacy in electronic communications; articles 4, 13-A and 13-B | In force |
| Decisions of the National Data Protection Commission 629/2010 and 1039/2017 | Principles and retention periods for call recordings | [Predate the Regulation; current status not confirmed] |
Employment and workforce
| Instrument | Subject matter | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, article 5 | Prohibition of emotion recognition in the workplace | Prohibited since 02.02.2025 |
| Directive (EU) 2019/1937, in Portugal Law 93/2021 of 20 December | Whistleblowing channels | In force |
Warning
This compilation is informative and does not replace consultation of the official text in force. Legislation may be amended after the date of last update shown in the footer.
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