# GDPR Article 53: General conditions for the members of the supervisory authority

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), version 2026.1, in force since 25 May 2018. Read from https://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/02016R0679-20160504. Each clause starts with its key, which is how to cite it.

## gdpr:art-53:para-1

1. Member States shall provide for each member of their supervisory authorities to be appointed by means of a transparent procedure by:

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their parliament;

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their government;

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their head of State; or

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an independent body entrusted with the appointment under Member State law.

## gdpr:art-53:para-2

2. Each member shall have the qualifications, experience and skills, in particular in the area of the protection of personal data, required to perform its duties and exercise its powers.

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3. The duties of a member shall end in the event of the expiry of the term of office, resignation or compulsory retirement, in accordance with the law of the Member State concerned.

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4. A member shall be dismissed only in cases of serious misconduct or if the member no longer fulfils the conditions required for the performance of the duties.

Page: https://dpolens.com/laws/gdpr/art-53