Art. 73 GDPR – Chair
- The Board shall elect a chair and two deputy chairs from amongst its members by simple majority.
- The term of office of the Chair and of the deputy chairs shall be five years and be renewable once.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Article 73
+Who chairs the European Data Protection Board?
Article 73 provides that the EDPB elects a chair and two deputy chairs from among its members by simple majority.
+How long is the EDPB chair’s term?
The chair and deputy chairs serve a term of five years and may be reappointed once.
+ What is the role of the EDPB chair?
The chair leads the Board’s work, convenes meetings, and represents the Board, supported by the deputy chairs.