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# Article 50 — International cooperation for the protection of personal data

*In force · Consolidated version of 4 May 2016 · Checked against EUR-Lex on 30 Sep 2026 ·* [*Official source*](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02016R0679-20160504)

In relation to third countries and international organisations, the Commission and supervisory authorities shall take appropriate steps to:

**(a)** develop international cooperation mechanisms to facilitate the effective enforcement of legislation for the protection of [personal data](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/gdpr/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 other 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.

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[Chapter V — Transfers of personal data to third countries or international organisations](/gdpr/chapters/v.md) · [← Article 49](/gdpr/articles/49.md) · [Article 51 →](/gdpr/articles/51.md)


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