{"product_id":"eu-gdpr-representative-article-27-gdpr","title":"EU GDPR Representative (Article 27 GDPR)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf your business is established outside the European Union but offers goods or services to individuals in the EU, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may require you to appoint a representative within the EU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert provides an \u003cstrong\u003eEU GDPR Representative service under Article 27 of Regulation (EU) 2016\/679\u003c\/strong\u003e for eligible non-EU businesses. EaseCert GmbH, established in Germany, acts as your designated point of contact in the European Union for data subjects and competent data protection supervisory authorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur service is provided for a \u003cstrong\u003eone-time fee with no annual subscription\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving non-EU businesses a practical way to meet their EU representative obligation while maintaining a clear European contact point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Needs an EU GDPR Representative?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArticle 27 GDPR can apply to businesses that are established outside the EU but fall within the territorial scope of the GDPR under Article 3(2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can include non-EU companies that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoffer goods to individuals located in the EU;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoffer services to individuals located in the EU;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoperate online shops targeting EU customers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprocess personal data in connection with those EU sales or services; or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emonitor the behaviour of individuals within the EU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical examples include companies based in the United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, Japan and other non-EU countries selling directly to European consumers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArticle 27 contains an exemption for certain processing that is occasional, does not include large-scale processing of special categories of personal data or criminal-conviction data, and is unlikely to result in a risk to individuals. EaseCert can review your business circumstances as part of the onboarding process to determine whether our Article 27 representative service is appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is an EU GDPR Representative?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn EU GDPR Representative is a person or organisation established within the European Union that has been formally designated in writing by a non-EU controller or processor pursuant to Article 27 GDPR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe representative provides an accessible point of contact within the EU for matters relating to the company's processing of personal data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is different from appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO). EaseCert acts as your \u003cstrong\u003eArticle 27 EU Representative\u003c\/strong\u003e and does not become your DPO, controller, processor or general legal representative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppointment of EaseCert GmbH as Your EU Representative\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert GmbH, established in Germany, is formally appointed as your EU Representative pursuant to Article 27 GDPR through a written mandate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEU Contact Point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou receive the necessary EaseCert representative information for inclusion in your privacy documentation and other relevant communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows customers, data subjects and competent supervisory authorities in the European Union to contact your designated EU representative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContact With EU Data Subjects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert acts as an EU contact point for data subjects contacting your business in relation to matters covered by the GDPR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere we receive a relevant request or communication, we forward and coordinate it with your designated company contact so that your organisation can assess and fulfil its obligations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContact With Data Protection Authorities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert acts as a contact point for competent EU data protection supervisory authorities regarding processing activities falling within the scope of your Article 27 appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelevant communications are documented and forwarded to your designated contact for appropriate action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArticle 30 Record of Processing Activities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere applicable, EaseCert supports the maintenance and availability of the information required for your \u003cstrong\u003eRecord of Processing Activities (RoPA)\u003c\/strong\u003e under Article 30 GDPR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide the required structure and maintain the information supplied by your organisation for purposes of the representative function. Your company remains responsible for providing complete, accurate and current information regarding its processing activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRepresentative Details for Your Privacy Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide the representative information required for your privacy documentation so that your EU Representative can be clearly identified to relevant data subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis can include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaseCert GmbH;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman business address;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ededicated electronic contact information; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe company's role as EU Representative pursuant to Article 27 GDPR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne-Time Fee, No Annual Subscription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert provides its EU GDPR Representative service for a \u003cstrong\u003eone-time fee\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are \u003cstrong\u003eno annual representative fees or recurring subscription charges\u003c\/strong\u003e for the standard service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour appointment remains subject to the terms of the representative mandate and continued compliance with the service conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Responsibilities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppointing an EU Representative does not transfer your responsibilities under the GDPR to EaseCert. Your company remains responsible for complying with the GDPR as the relevant controller or processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo enable EaseCert to perform the representative function, you must provide accurate and current information regarding your organisation and relevant processing activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must also inform EaseCert of material changes, including changes to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyour company details;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEU markets in which you operate;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecategories of personal data processed;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epurposes of processing;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecategories of data subjects;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprocessors or relevant recipients;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einternational data transfers; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eother information relevant to your Article 30 processing records or Article 27 representation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Not Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EU GDPR Representative service is a representation and contact-point service. It is not an unlimited GDPR legal or consultancy service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless separately agreed, the service does not include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elegal advice or legal representation;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eappointment as your Data Protection Officer (DPO);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edrafting or comprehensive revision of privacy policies;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edrafting Data Processing Agreements (DPAs);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomprehensive cookie or consent-management audits;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emanagement of personal data breaches;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eregulatory investigations or enforcement proceedings;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elitigation or representation before courts;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomplex or unusually extensive data-subject requests; or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eongoing GDPR consultancy unrelated to the Article 27 representative function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere additional compliance work is required, EaseCert can review the scope and provide a separate quotation where the requested work falls within our services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Process Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Place Your Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase the EU GDPR Representative service and provide your company contact details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Complete the GDPR Information Request\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe collect the information required to understand your EU activities, relevant processing operations and representative requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Eligibility and Documentation Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert reviews the supplied information and confirms the appropriate scope of the Article 27 appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Representative Mandate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe written representative mandate is prepared and executed between your company and EaseCert GmbH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Representative Details Issued\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the appointment is complete, we provide the EaseCert details that can be incorporated into your privacy notice and relevant GDPR documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Ongoing EU Contact Point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert remains your designated EU Representative in accordance with the mandate and acts as the European contact point for relevant data-subject and supervisory-authority communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose EaseCert?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEaseCert specialises in helping companies established outside the European Union manage EU regulatory requirements through a practical, centralised compliance approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor businesses already using EaseCert for EU product compliance, adding GDPR representation allows regulatory contact functions to be coordinated through the same German organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEU-established representative:\u003c\/strong\u003e EaseCert GmbH is established in Germany.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-time fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e no annual representative subscription for the standard service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear onboarding:\u003c\/strong\u003e structured collection of the information required for your appointment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical support:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct coordination of relevant communications received in the EU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentralised compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly suitable for international ecommerce businesses already working with EaseCert on EU market-access requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs an Article 27 Representative the Same as a DPO?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. An EU Representative under Article 27 GDPR and a Data Protection Officer are different functions. Appointment of EaseCert as your EU Representative does not constitute appointment of EaseCert as your DPO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I Put EaseCert in My Privacy Policy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Following formal appointment, we provide the relevant EaseCert GmbH representative details for inclusion in your privacy documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I Need to Provide a Record of Processing Activities?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must provide EaseCert with sufficient and accurate information concerning the processing activities covered by the appointment. Where an Article 30 Record of Processing Activities is required, EaseCert can maintain the relevant record for purposes of its representative function based on information supplied by your organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo You Prepare the Article 30 Record for Me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide the structure required for the representative service and can organise the information supplied during onboarding into the relevant processing record. Your company remains responsible for ensuring that the underlying information is complete, accurate and kept current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Quickly Can EaseCert Be Appointed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor straightforward cases, the appointment can normally be completed within a few business days after we receive the required company information, processing information and signed documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs There an Annual Fee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. EaseCert's standard EU GDPR Representative service is provided for a one-time fee. There is no annual subscription for the standard representative service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Appointing EaseCert Make My Business GDPR Compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Appointment of an EU Representative fulfils the representative function under Article 27 where that obligation applies. Your organisation remains responsible for its wider obligations under the GDPR, including having appropriate legal bases for processing, providing required privacy information, implementing data protection measures and responding appropriately to data-subject rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStart Your EU GDPR Representative Appointment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your company is established outside the European Union and sells goods or provides services to customers in the EU, EaseCert can assess your Article 27 representative requirement and establish your EU contact point through EaseCert GmbH in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-time fee. No annual subscription. EU representation through EaseCert GmbH in Germany.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLegal Basis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EU Representative requirement is established under Articles 3 and 27 of Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 (General Data Protection Regulation). Record-keeping obligations are addressed under Article 30 GDPR. Further guidance on the territorial scope of the GDPR and the role of non-EU organisations' representatives is provided by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2016\/679\/oj\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRegulation (EU) 2016\/679 (GDPR) – EUR-Lex\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.edpb.europa.eu\/our-work-tools\/our-documents\/guidelines\/guidelines-32018-territorial-scope-gdpr-article-3-version_en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEDPB Guidelines 3\/2018 on the Territorial Scope of the GDPR\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEaseCert's EU GDPR Representative service supports the representative function established by Article 27 GDPR. 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