Commits the EU and regulators to develop international cooperation mechanisms to protect personal data across borders.
Official text & source
Article 50 of the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679). Read the full, authoritative text on EUR-Lex.
Official text
Verbatim text of Article 50 of the General Data Protection Regulation — Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
In relation to third countries and international organisations, the Commission and supervisory authorities shall take appropriate steps to:
develop international cooperation mechanisms to facilitate the effective enforcement of legislation for the protection of personal data;
provide international mutual assistance in the enforcement of legislation for the protection of personal data, including through notification, complaint referral, investigative assistance and information exchange, subject to appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights and freedoms;
engage relevant stakeholders in discussion and activities aimed at furthering international cooperation in the enforcement of legislation for the protection of personal data;
promote the exchange and documentation of personal data protection legislation and practice, including on jurisdictional conflicts with third countries.
Source: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1). Official text reproduced from EUR-Lex — © European Union. Only European Union legislation published in the Official Journal is deemed authentic.
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