Decision on a secretariat for the joint supervisory data protection bodies (Europol, Schengen)

This procedure establishes a dedicated secretariat to support the joint supervisory bodies responsible for data protection within Europol and the Schengen area. It aims to ensure that personal data processed for police cooperation and security is handled legally and transparently, providing a central administrative structure to coordinate oversight.

This affects the administrative operations of Europol and Schengen data systems. It ensures that individuals whose data is processed by these agencies have better oversight and protection of their privacy rights.