Art. 50 GDPR · Chapter V: Transfers of personal data to third countries or international organisations
Article 50 GDPR: International cooperation for the protection of personal data
Text as of 28 October 2026 Reviewed by Sergio Maldonado Elvira on 29 October 2026
Official text
In relation to third countries and international organisations, the Commission and supervisory authorities shall take appropriate steps to:
develop international cooperation mechanisms to facilitate the effective enforcement of legislation for the protection of personal data;
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;
engage relevant stakeholders in discussion and activities aimed at furthering international cooperation in the enforcement of legislation for the protection of personal data;
promote the exchange and documentation of personal data protection legislation and practice, including on jurisdictional conflicts with third countries.
Source: Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Official Journal L 119, 4.5.2016, as corrected. Only the text published in the Official Journal is authentic. © European Union, https://eur-lex.europa.eu
Text as of 28 October 2026.
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