It has also launched a new online tool for SMEs.
The guidance explains what the European Commission, national data protection authorities and national administrations still need to do to bring preparations for the GDPR to a successful conclusion.
The Commission has also called on EU governments and data protection authorities to be ready to provide support with the final preparations. The Commission has asked Member States to speed up the adoption of national legislation implementing the GDPR and to make sure these measures are in line with the Regulation.
The Commission also launched an online tool to help, in particular, SMEs comply with the new data protection rules.