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are at least equivalent to those set out in [Article 129](129.md).\n2. <a id=\"p-2\"></a>The exchange of information shall be intended for the performance of the tasks of EBA or of the supervisory authorities referred to in paragraph 1.\n3. <a id=\"p-3\"></a>With regard to transfers of [personal data](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/mica/personal-data) to a third country, EBA shall apply Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.\n\n### Related\n\n* [personal data](https://www.headlesslaw.com/definitions/mica/personal-data) — definition used in this article\n\n***\n\n[Title VII — Competent authorities, EBA and ESMA](../titles/vii.md) › Chapter 5 — EBA’s powers and competences with respect to issuers of significant asset-referenced tokens and issuers of significant e-money tokens · [← Article 125](125.md) · [Article 127 →](127.md)\n"}