The IC can help:

• If you believe your personal data has been processed unlawfully;
• If your request to exercise any of your data protection rights was denied or overlooked by the controller;
• In cases where prior approval is required for processing personal data, such as biometrics, data transfers, or data linking.
• By issuing non-binding opinions and providing guidance on data protection matters.
• Addressing data breaches and other violations of data protection rules.

The IC actively participates in the following international working groups:

• Europol
• Customs Information System
• Eurodac
• EDPB
• IWGDPT
• TP-D
• Schengen Information System
• Visa Information System

The IC can assist in the following situations:

• If a public body failed to respond to your request for access to public information within 20 working days;
• If your request for access to public information was denied;
• If your request for reuse of public data was denied;
• If a public body failed to respond to your media inquiry within 7 working days;
• If your media request for access to public information was denied.