The Commission should adopt immediately applicable implementing acts where available evidence reveals that a third country, a territory or a specified sector within that third country, or an international organisation does not ensure an adequate level of protection, and imperative grounds of urgency so require.
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Why Recital 169 Matters for GDPR Compliance?
Recital 169 allows the European Commission to adopt immediately applicable implementing acts in urgent situations where adequate data protection is not ensured by a third country or organization. This enables fast action to protect individuals’ personal data and reduce risks, ensuring GDPR remains effective even in emergency scenarios.