Accountability
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The principle of accountability under the GDPR requires that controllers are responsible for, and are able to demonstrate compliance with the GDPR. This translates in practice into documenting data protection practices and choices.
Guidance
Guidelines 07/2020 on the concepts of controller and processor in the GDPR
Guideline
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Guidelines 07/2020 on the concepts of controller and processor in the GDPR
Position Paper on the derogations from the obligation to maintain records of processing activities pursuant to Article 30(5) GDPR
Other guidance
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Position Paper on the derogations from the obligation to maintain records of processing activities pursuant to Article 30(5) GDPR
Policy work
EDPB-EDPS Joint Opinion 01/2025 on the Proposal for a Regulation on simplification measures for SMEs and SMCs, in particular the record-keeping obligation under Art. 30(5) GDPR
Legislative opinion
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EDPB-EDPS Joint Opinion 01/2025 on the Proposal for a Regulation on simplification measures for SMEs and SMCs, in particular the record-keeping obligation under Art. 30(5) GDPR
Compliance instruments
Opinion 22/2024 on certain obligations following from the reliance on processor(s) and sub-processor(s)
Opinion of the Board (Art. 64)
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Opinion 22/2024 on certain obligations following from the reliance on processor(s) and sub-processor(s)