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This provision mandates international cooperation for the protection of personal data, requiring the Commission and supervisory authorities to develop mechanisms for effective cross-border enforcement, mutual assistance, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge exchange. This promotes harmonised data protection standards globally and facilitates coordination between EU and non-EU enforcement bodies.

Art. 50 GDPR

International cooperation for the protection of personal data

(1)In relation to third countries and international organisations, the Commission and supervisory authorities shall take appropriate steps to: (a) develop international cooperation mechanisms to facilitate the effective enforcement of legislation for the protection of ; (b) provide international mutual assistance in the enforcement of legislation for the protection of , including through notification, complaint referral, investigative assistance and information exchange, subject to appropriate safeguards for the protection of and other fundamental rights and freedoms; (c) engage relevant stakeholders in discussion and activities aimed at furthering international cooperation in the enforcement of legislation for the protection of ; (d) promote the exchange and documentation of protection legislation and practice, including on jurisdictional conflicts with third countries.
Source:
EUR-Lex CELEX 02016R0679-20160504
Citation:
OJ L 119, 04.05.2016, p. 1; corrected by OJ L 127, 23.05.2018, p. 2
As of:
2016-05-04
Retrieved:
2026-02-25