General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Table of Contents
Chapter I – General provisions
Chapter II – Principles
Chapter III – Rights of the data subject
Chapter IV – Section 4
Chapter V – Section 5
Chapter VI – Independent supervisory authorities
Chapter VII – Cooperation and consistency
Chapter VIII – Remedies, liability and penalties
Chapter IX – Provisions relating to specific processing situations
Chapter X – Delegated acts and implementing acts
Chapter XI – Final provisions
Recitals (173)
Chapter V – Section 5
Article 50
International cooperation for the protection of personal data
In relation to third countries and international organisations, the Commission and supervisory authorities shall take appropriate steps to:
(a) develop international cooperation mechanisms to facilitate the effective enforcement of legislation for the protection of personal data;
(b) provide international mutual assistance in the enforcement of legislation for the protection of personal data, including through notification, complaint referral, investigative assistance and information exchange, subject to appropriate safeguards for the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights and freedoms;
(c) engage relevant stakeholders in discussion and activities aimed at furthering international cooperation in the enforcement of legislation for the protection of personal data;
(d) promote the exchange and documentation of personal data protection legislation and practice, including on jurisdictional conflicts with third countries.