Chapter 6 · Independent Supervisory Authorities

Article 55–59Competence, tasks and powers

All 99 Articles Chapter 6: Independent Supervisory Authorities

Sets out what DPAs do — handling complaints, investigating, advising, and wielding powers including warnings, orders, processing bans and administrative fines.

Key points

  • Investigative, corrective and authorisation/advisory powers.
  • Can impose the fines set out in Article 83.
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