Art. 69 GDPR – Independence
- The Board shall act independently when performing its tasks or exercising its powers pursuant to Articles 70 and 71.
- Without prejudice to requests by the Commission referred to in Article 70(1) and (2), the Board shall, in the performance of its tasks or the exercise of its powers, neither seek nor take instructions from anybody.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Article 69
+Is the European Data Protection Board independent?
Yes. Article 69 requires the EDPB to act independently when performing its tasks and exercising its powers, free from external instructions.
+Can anyone instruct the EDPB?
No. The Board must neither seek nor take instructions from anybody when carrying out its functions under the GDPR.
+ Why is EDPB independence important?
Independence ensures the Board’s guidance and decisions are impartial, strengthening trust in consistent EU-wide data protection enforcement.