This document provides an introduction to transparency under the GDPR. It discusses the overarching obligation of transparency that applies throughout the entire data processing period. It outlines the requirements for providing information to data subjects under Articles 13 and 14, including what information must be provided, when it must be provided, and exceptions. The information must be concise, transparent, intelligible, easily accessible, and in clear plain language. Privacy statements are recommended to communicate this information to data subjects.