# Decision (EU) 2020/655 of the European Central Bank of 5 May 2020 adopting implementing rules concerning data protection at the European Central Bank and repealing Decision ECB/2007/1 (ECB/2020/28), Article 7: Tasks and duties of a controller

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. A controller shall ensure that all processing operations involving personal data that are performed within its area of responsibility comply with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 and any other Union data protection provisions applicable to the ECB.
2. A controller shall ensure that the DPO is informed, without undue delay, of the following:
(a) any issue that has, or might have, data protection implications;
(b) any opinion, document, internal policy or internal decision that may impact on the ECB’s data protection compliance, before adoption;
(c) any personal data breach or other incident concerning data protection;
(d) any direct interaction of a controller with the EDPS.
3. A controller, shall, in particular:
(a) consult the DPO in a timely manner on any activities related to the processing of personal data or any other data protection issues;
(b) conduct and approve data protection impact assessments in cooperation with the DPO and pursuant to Article 39 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725;
(c) comply with any relevant internal policies related to the processing of personal data or any other data protection issues;
(d) maintain, in cooperation with the data protection coordinators, regularly updated records of processing activities in accordance with Article 31(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, using the template approved by the DPO.
4. When assisting the DPO and the EDPS in performing their duties, a controller shall provide full information to them, grant access to personal data and respond to questions within 20 working days of receiving a request.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2020/655/article/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2020-655/article-7
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