Mutual Assistance
The General Data Protection Regulation requires that supervisory authorities assist each other in performing their tasks and provide mutual assistance to one another so as to ensure the consistent application and enforcement. In certain cases, supervisory authorities can go forward without mutual assistance if request for assistance is not answered within 30 days or other time periods. The GDPR also requires international mutual assistance with third countries and international organizations 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.
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