What is the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)?
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is an independent European body, which contributes to the consistent application of data protection rules throughout the European Union, and promotes cooperation between the EU’s Supervisory Authorities (SAs).
The EDPB is composed of representatives of the national data protection authorities (a.k.a. Supervisory Authorities), and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS). The supervisory authorities of the EFTA EEA States are also members with regard to the GDPR related matters and without the right to vote and being elected as chair or deputy chairs.
The EDPB was established by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and is based in Brussels. Prior to the GDPR, SAs coordinated their activities through the Article 29 Working Party (A29WP)
The European Commission and -with regard to the GDPR related matters- the EFTA Surveillance Authority have the right to participate in the activities and meetings of the Board without voting right.
The EDPB has a Secretariat, which is provided by the EDPS. A Memorandum of Understanding determines the terms of cooperation between the EDPB and the EDPS.
