Accountability and Demonstrating Compliance to the DPC
Verified from official sourcesRelevant Data Protection ObligationsVersion 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026
In plain language
Before flying, you must make sure you comply with data protection rules and be ready to prove this compliance to the Data Protection Commission (DPC) if asked.
Requirement as structured
Drone operators acting as data controllers must ensure compliance and be able to demonstrate compliance with all applicable data protection obligations to the Data Protection Commission (DPC) at any time.
Original regulatory text
As data controller, before you fly a drone, you must ensure that you comply – and be able to demonstrate to the DPC at any time that you are compliant (see: Accountability Obligation) – with all applicable data protection obligations (see: Know Your Obligations).