Article 41 GDPR

(a) Demonstrated independence and expertise ===== (a) Demonstrated independence and expertise ========== (a) Demonstrated independence and expertise ===== It is clear from Article 41(1) GDPR that the body must have an “''appropriate level of expertise''” in the subject matter the code of conduct aims to ensure effective compliance with. This is also a requirement of the process specified in Article 41(2)(a) GDPR, according to which the monitoring entity “''may be accredited [...] where that body has: (a) demonstrated its independence and expertise''”. The threshold for this level of expertise is: “''to the satisfaction of the competent supervisory authority''”. Therefore, it is possible for there to be divergences between Member States. However, the EDPB provides some guidance as to what this entails. For example, it clarifies that the monitoring body should show that it has knowledge of, and past experience in, the sector tar