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Art. 74 GDPR – Tasks of the Chair

  1. The Chair shall have the following tasks:
    1. to convene the meetings of the Board and prepare its agenda;
    2. to notify decisions adopted by the Board pursuant to Article 65 to the lead supervisory authority and the supervisory authorities concerned;
    3. to ensure the timely performance of the tasks of the Board, in particular in relation to the consistency mechanism referred to in Article 63.
  2. The Board shall lay down the allocation of tasks between the Chair and the deputy chairs in its rules of procedure.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Article 74

+What are the tasks of the EDPB chair?
Article 74 tasks the chair with convening Board meetings, preparing their agenda, and notifying decisions to supervisory authorities, among other duties.
+Does the EDPB chair set meeting agendas?
Yes. The chair prepares and communicates the agenda and ensures the timely performance of the Board’s tasks.
+ Who handles EDPB communications with authorities?
The chair is responsible for notifying decisions of the Board to the lead and concerned supervisory authorities.

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