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The European Data Protection Supervisor is the independent supervisory authority for personal-data processing by European Union institutions and bodies. It supervises that processing, investigates complaints and advises on legislation and technology that affect privacy. Its publications help researchers understand how data protection principles are applied within EU institutions and how emerging policy is assessed.
It is institutionally distinct from the European Data Protection Board and from national supervisory authorities. For directory readers, the useful resources are its guidance, opinions and supervision material, with the original document providing the relevant context and scope.