# GDPR Article 69: Independence

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-69:para-1

1. The Board shall act independently when performing its tasks or exercising its powers pursuant to Articles 70 and 71.

## gdpr:art-69:para-2

2. Without prejudice to requests by the Commission referred to in Article 70(1) and (2), the Board shall, in the performance of its tasks or the exercise of its powers, neither seek nor take instructions from anybody.

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