GDPR Article 51–54: Independent status of supervisory authorities

All 99 Articles Chapter 6: Independent Supervisory Authorities

Each member state must have one or more fully independent data-protection authorities (DPAs), with the resources, staff and legal standing to act free of external influence.

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55–59Competence, tasks and powers 77Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

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Article 51–54 — Independent status of supervisory authorities

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