Regulation (EU) 2016/679 as retained in UK law (UK GDPR) – Article 50 – International cooperation for the protection of personal data
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Article 50International cooperation for the protection of personal data
In relation to third countries and international organisations, [F1the [F2Commission]] 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 F3... 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.
Amended text
This Article is shown as amended by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), among other instruments (see the annotations below) (commenced provisions as at 30 September 2026, ELI), as incorporated in the text in force on 30 September 2026 as published on legislation.gov.uk.
Annotations and footnotes
Textual Amendments
- F1 Words in Art. 50 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/419), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 43 (with reg. 5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
- F2 Word in Art. 50 substituted (30.9.2026) by The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/386), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 41(3)(4)(w); S.I. 2026/1015, reg. 2(c)
- F3 Word in Art. 50(b) omitted (31.12.2023 immediately before the end of 2023) by virtue of The Data Protection (Fundamental Rights and Freedoms) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1417), regs. 1(2), 2(6)
https://uk-gdpr.digiphile.law/article/article-50.html
Text as at 17 September 2026.
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