Article 75 of the GDPR: Internal regulations of the EDPS
Article 75 of the GDPR: Internal regulations of the EDPS
Article 75 of the GDPR provides that the European Data Protection Board (EDPS) adopts its rules of procedure. This document governs its internal procedures, voting procedures, operating rules of the secretariat and relations with stakeholders.
Article 75 of the GDPR explained
The EDPS's internal regulations specify:
- Procedures for convening, agenda and reporting meetings;
- Voting and quorum arrangements;
- The functioning of the secretariat made available by the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS);
- Managing relations with the European Commission and third parties;
- Publication of guidelines, decisions and recommendations.
This text guarantees a structured, coherent and transparent organization of the Committee.
Why is this article important for your GDPR compliance?
The internal regulations formalize the operating rules of the EDPS, ensuring that his decisions are taken according to reliable processes. For businesses, it's one assurance of transparency and legitimacy in the production of binding guidelines and opinions.
How to comply with Article 75 of the GDPR?
- Consult the EDPS's internal regulations available online to better understand its organization;
- Follow the schedule for publishing guidelines and decisions;
- Respect consultation or observation deadlines when they are open to stakeholders;
- Adapt your GDPR processes to reflect the Committee's organizational developments.
Examples of application of Article 75 of the GDPR
- The EDPS publishes his internal regulations which govern the procedure for adopting a guideline on cookies;
- A company consults this document to better anticipate response times;
- A DPO relies on the internal regulations to understand the next voting deadlines on a draft decision.
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