§ GDPR · Article 55
GDPR Article 55: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 55 of the GDPR imposes 2 obligations on supervisory authority.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 55
Obligation 1
Each supervisory authority shall be competent for the performance of the tasks assigned to and the exercise of the powers conferred on it in accordance with this Regulation on the territory of its own Member State.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 55, Article 55
- Obligated entity
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supervisory authority
- Action required
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perform tasks and exercise powers
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 2
Where processing is carried out by public authorities or private bodies acting on the basis of point (c) or (e) of Article 6(1), the supervisory authority of the Member State concerned shall be competent.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 55, Article 55
- Obligated entity
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supervisory authority
- Action required
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exercise competence
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 55
Who must comply with Article 55 of the GDPR?
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supervisory authority.
What does Article 55 of the GDPR require?
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perform tasks and exercise powers exercise competence