Insights European Data Protection Board holds its Seventh Plenary Session

On 12 February 2019, the EEA Data Protection Authorities and the European Data Protection Supervisor, assembled in the European Data Protection Board, met for their seventh plenary session. During the plenary a wide range of topics were discussed.

EDPB 2019/2020 work programme

The EDPB adopted its two-year work program for 2019-2020, which is based on the needs identified by its members as priority for individuals, stakeholders and EU legislators.

Draft administrative arrangement in the field of financial markets supervision

The EDPB adopted its first Opinion on an administrative arrangement (AA) for transfers of personal data between EEA financial supervisory authorities, including the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and their non-EU counterparts. This arrangement will be submitted to the competent supervisory authorities for authorisation at national level. The competent supervisory authorities will monitor the AA and its practical application to ensure that there are, in practice, effective and enforceable data subject rights and appropriate means of redress and supervision.

Brexit

The EDPB adopted an information note addressed to commercial entities and public authorities on data transfers under the GDPR in the event of a “no deal” Brexit, as to which see the next news item.

Guidelines on codes of conduct

The EDPB adopted guidelines on codes of conduct. The EDPB says that the aim of the guidelines is to provide practical guidance and interpretative assistance in relation to the application of Articles 40 and 41 GDPR. The guidelines intend to clarify the procedures and the rules involved in the submission, approval and publication of codes of conduct at both national and European level. The guidelines should further act as a clear framework for all competent supervisory authorities, the Board and the Commission to evaluate codes of conduct in a consistent manner and to streamline procedures involved in the assessment process. The guidelines will be subject to public consultation. To read the EDPB’s press release in full, click here.

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