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The CNPD is currently composed of Ms Tine A. Larsen (President), Mr. Thierry Lallemang (Commissioner), Mr. Marc Lemmer (Commissioner) and Mr. Alain Herrmann (Commissioner). The reserve commissioner are Ms Michèle Bram, Ms Martine Kraus Mr. Marc Hemmerling and Mr. François...

The CNPD shall have investigative powers, corrective powers, authorisation and advisory powers. Investigative powers The CNPD shall have all of the following investigative powers: to order the controller and the processor, and, where applicable, the controller's or the

The CNPD is present in the three Joint Supervisory Authorities (JSAs): "Schengen", "Europol" and "Customs".

The Visa Information System Supervision Coordination Group (VIS SCG) pursuant to article 43 of the VIS Regulation 767/2008/CE of 9 July 2008 was established in order to ensure a coordinated supervision of the VIS and the national systems. Composition The VIS

The SIS II Supervision Coordination Group (SIS II SCG) is a platform allowing data protection authorities responsible for monitoring SIS to work together. The SIS II SCG replaced the Schengen Joint Supervisory Authority (JSA) after SIS II's entry into force on 9 April 2013. Composition The SIS (Schengen Information System) II SCG is made up of a representative of every Member State's data protection authority and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS). The SCG SIS II administrative services are provided by the EDPS (European Data Protection Supervisor). Luxembourg is represented by the Article 17 Supervisory Authority. Tasks and duties The SIS II SCG is responsible for monitoring activities and joint inspections, for verifying compliance with the data protection provisions of the SIS II Regulation and the SIS II Decision, for drawing up recommendations for Member States and the central unit. During its regular meetings, participants share experiences, discuss common problems relating to the use of SIS II, and look for solutions. Representatives of the European Commission services and the European Union IT agency (eu-Lisa) also take part in these meetings. What is the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II)? The SIS II is a large-scale IT system, set up as a compensatory measure for the abolition of internal border checks, and intends to ensure a high level of security within the area of freedom, security and justice of the European Union, including the maintenance of public security and public policy and the safeguarding of security in the territories of the Member States. SIS II centralises two broad categories of information taking the form of alerts on, firstly, persons - who are either wanted for arrest, missing, sought to assist with a judicial procedure, for discreet or specific checks, or third country nationals subject to refusal of entry or stay in the Schengen area, and, secondly, objects - such as vehicles, travel documents, credit cards, for seizure or use as evidence in criminal proceedings, or for discreet or specific checks. When the alert concerns a person, the information must always include the name, surname and any aliases, the sex, a reference to the decision giving rise to the alert and the action to be taken. If available, the alert may also contain information such as any specific, objective, physical characteristics not subject to change; the place and date of birth; photographs; fingerprints; nationality(ies); whether the person concerned is armed, violent or has escaped; reason for the alert; the authority issuing the alert; links to other alerts issued in SIS II in accordance with Article 37 of SIS II Regulation or Article 52 of SIS II Decision. Rights recognized to individuals whose data is processed in the SIS II Persons whose personal data are collected, held or otherwise processed in SIS II are entitled to rights of access, correction of inaccurate data and deletion of unlawfully stored data. In Luxembourg, the right of access can only be exercised through the Article 17 Supervisory Authority (indirect access). The supervisory authority will carry out the appropriate verification and investigations and arrange for any necessary rectifications. The representatives of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in the SIS II SCG • Mr Thierry LALLEMANG, member of the Article 17 supervisory authority, commissioner of the CNPD • Ms Tine A. Larsen, member of the Article 17 supervisory authority, president of the CNPD

The Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) is a global exchange forum where 130 members share best practices and take common positions. Established in 1979, it was known as the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners (ICDPPC) until 2019.

The International Working Group on Data Protection in Telecommunications, set up in 1983, operates within the International Conference on Privacy and Personal Data Protection.

Article 29 of European Directive 95/46/EC of 24 October 1995 (which is the foundation for the Amended Act of 2 August 2002) set up an independent working party composed of representatives of the data protection authorities in the Member States of the European Union, which is called the "Article 29 Working Party".

The Joint Supervisory Authority (JSA) for Customs was established on the basis of Article 18 of the Convention of 26 July 1995 on the use of information technology for customs purposes. It is competent to supervise operation of the Customs Information System (CIS).

In addition to its statutory tasks in national terms, the CNPD is also responsible for taking part in implementing and supervising observance of the protection of individuals with regard to automatic processing of personal data at both the European and international levels. The CNPD represents the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on a number of bodies and working parties including the "Article 29 Working Party", various Council of Europe committees, and the body that supervises application of the Schengen Agreements.

1 - Statute The CNPD is a collegiate body with three effective members and three substitute members. It operates in the form of a public establishment under the supervision of the Minister whose responsibilities include data protection (currently the Minister for Communications, Mr Jean-Louis Schiltz). It is nevertheless independent in the exercise of its functions. 2 - Rules of Procedure The CNPD’s rules of procedure were published in the Mémorial B (section B of the official gazette) of 28 January 2003. They define the CNPD’s procedures and working methods. They also lay down the rules of procedure applicable within the CNPD, its operating conditions and its internal organisation. 3 - Deliberations The CNPD meets regularly for deliberations. It is convened either by its Chairman or at the request of two of its effective members. 4 - Internal organisation of the CNPD The CNPD has the assistance of: * a department for “keeping the public register, processing notifications (and requests for authorisation), applications and complaints and following up procedures and sanctions”; * a legal affairs and documentation department; * an IT and logistics department; * a “public relations, communication and public information” department; * a “general administration, finances and budget” department.

The Europol Joint Supervisory Authority (JSA) is an independent authority responsible for supervising the Europol Information System (EIS). The headquarters of the Europol JSA are in Brussels. 1 - Composition The members of the Europol JSA are representatives of the national data protection authorities of those countries that are parties to the Europol Convention of 24 July 1996. 2 - Tasks and duties * Supervision of the activities of Europol in order to prevent the rights of the individual being infringed by the processing of data available to Europol. * Ensuring the legitimacy of Europol's working methods. * If necessary, drawing up proposals for solutions to existing problems. * The Europol JSA is authorised to receive from Europol any information necessary for the proper performance of its tasks and to access any Europol documents or files and have access to all Europol's official areas. In exercising their powers, the members of the Europol JSA do not receive instructions from any authority whatsoever. 3 - Guarantee of the citizen's right of inspection In order to guarantee exercise of the citizen's right of inspection, the Europol JSA has set up an appeals committee. This committee is responsible for examining any complaints made by citizens if such complaints refer to the exercise of the right of inspection or the correction or deletion of data. 4 - The representatives of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg * Mr Georges WIVENES, chairman of the national supervisory authority, Senior Solicitor General; * Mr Thierry LALLEMANG, member of the national supervisory authority, effective member of the CNPD; * Substitute member - Mr Pierre WEIMERSKIRCH, member of the national supervisory authority, effective member of the CNPD.

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