Recital 120 – Features of Supervisory Authorities*

1Each supervisory authority should be provided with the financial and human resources, premises and infrastructure necessary for the effective performance of their tasks, including those related to mutual assistance and cooperation with other supervisory authorities throughout the Union. 2Each supervisory authority should have a separate, public annual budget, which may be part of the overall state or national budget.

* This title is an unofficial description.


Why Recital 120 Matters for GDPR Compliance?

Recital 120 matters for GDPR compliance because it ensures that supervisory authorities are provided with adequate financial, human, and technical resources. Without sufficient resources, authorities cannot effectively perform their duties or enforce GDPR. The recital emphasizes the need for proper infrastructure and independent budgeting to support their operations and maintain high standards of data protection enforcement.

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