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This dissertation was written as part of the MSc in Transnational and European Commercial Law, Banking Law, Arbitration/Mediation at the International Hellenic University. In my dissertation, I will provide a comprehensive overview of an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism, mediation, in the context of privacy protection and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Chapter 1 begins by defining ADR and discussing its benefits, including cost savings, faster resolution times, and increased satisfaction for parties involved. It then goes on to focus on one type of ADR, mediation, and examining the intersection of mediation and GDPR, including the principle of accountability and the responsibilities of participants in mediations to ensure compliance with GDPR. It also provides an analysis of how GDPR affects the conduct of mediation and the protection of personal data. Continuing Chapter 3 focuses on the specifics of personal data and sensitive personal data under GDPR. It defines these terms and examines the lawfulness of processing personal data in ADR contexts. Additionally, it explores the rights of data subjects and the role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) in ADR. The chapter also discusses the concept of caucus and how it relates to GDPR. In the final chapter we will examine the various mechanisms that individuals and organizations can use to transfer personal data to third nonEuropean countries. Overall, this essay offers a comprehensive look at mediation mechanism, privacy protection, and GDPR, providing a detailed analysis of the intersection of the above areas and the implications for parties involved in mediation.