Set by the law · GDPR Art. 40(1)
Codes of conduct
In plain English
Rulebooks, which associations and other bodies representing controllers or processors may prepare, that specify how the GDPR applies in their sector. Authorities and the Commission encourage them.
The official text
The Member States, the supervisory authorities, the Board and the Commission shall encourage the drawing up of codes of conduct intended to contribute to the proper application of this Regulation, taking account of the specific features of the various processing sectors and the specific needs of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
Associations and other bodies representing categories of controllers or processors may prepare codes of conduct, or amend or extend such codes, for the purpose of specifying the application of this Regulation
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