Source: OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, pp. 1–88Consolidated text

Current language: DE

Artikel 69 Unabhängigkeit


Summary What does Article 69 of the GDPR regulation say?

This short but important article establishes the independence of the European Data Protection Board (the Board) in how it carries out its functions.

It directly complements Articles 70 and 71, which set out the Board's tasks and reporting obligations, by making clear that the Board operates free from external direction when performing those tasks.

The one notable carve-out is that the Commission retains the ability to make requests of the Board as provided for under Article 70, but even this does not amount to the ability to instruct the Board.

Important points:

  • The European Data Protection Board is required to act independently when performing its tasks or exercising its powers.
  • The Board shall neither seek nor take instructions from anybody in the performance of its functions.
  • The Commission may make requests to the Board under Article 70, but this is explicitly distinguished from giving instructions.

Springlex's summary of the article is a reading aid, not a substitute for the legal text.

    1. Der Ausschuss handelt bei der Erfüllung seiner Aufgaben oder in Ausübung seiner Befugnisse gemäß den Artikeln 70 und 71 unabhängig.

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    1. Unbeschadet der Ersuchen der Kommission gemäß Artikel 70 Absätze 1 und 2 ersucht der Ausschuss bei der Erfüllung seiner Aufgaben oder in Ausübung seiner Befugnisse weder um Weisung noch nimmt er Weisungen entgegen.

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