EUGDPREnforcement PenaltiesEASYFree question
Which body ensures consistent application of GDPR across all EU member states?
- A.The European Parliament, per Article 79(2), which requires proceedings against a controller to be brought only in the member state of the controller's establishment, with no option for the data subject's own residence
- B.Each member state's national parliament, and the rule ends after one year
- C.The European Court of Justice exclusively
- D.The European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
Why D is correct
The EDPB, established under Article 68, ensures consistent application of the GDPR throughout the EU through the consistency mechanism, guidelines, opinions, and binding decisions.
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