Many companies operating internationally are subject to the obligations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) without being established within the European Union. Under Article 3(2) of the GDPR, any private entity that offers goods or services to individuals located in the EU or monitors their behavior while they are in the EU must comply with the GDPR’s requirements, even if it has no physical presence in Europe. This situation results in a key obligation: the designation of a representative in the European Union, in accordance with Article 27 of the GDPR.
Are you processing European data without being established in the EU?
Lexing France assists you in complying with this legal obligation by acting as your representative before the European authorities.
Our role includes acting as a liaison for your organization for all personal data processing activities occurring within the EU, providing all necessary information regarding your data processing activities to supervisory authorities and data subjects. To fulfill this function, we will maintain a record of the processing activities (ROPA) carried out within the EU by your company.
With our European expertise in data protection law and digital law, we offer a reliable and GDPR-compliant solution. By choosing Lexing France as your representative, you benefit from rigorous legal support and a local presence tailored to your needs, enabling you to operate with confidence in the European market.
Exceptions to the requirement to designate a representative
However, the designation of a representative within the EU is not mandatory if:
- your processing activities related to the EU are occasional, do not include, on a large scale, processing of personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences, and are unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons;
- you are a public authority or public body.
Designating a data protection representative in the EU
If you need to designate a data protection representative in Europe, contact Lexing France. We will assist you in ensuring GDPR compliance.