Guidance & Advisory Opinions

Guidance & Advisory Opinions

The Authority issues official guidance and advisory opinions to support consistent interpretation and application of the Data Protection Act.
Organizations may request advisory opinions on matters including:

  • Lawful bases for processing
  • Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
  • Data sharing arrangements
  • Cross-border data transfers

Advisory opinions are issued at the discretion of the Authority and do not replace judicial interpretation of the law.

Related Documents

Advisory Opinion Request Form
PDF File
Guidelines for Requesting Advisory Opinions
PDF File