EDPB Guidelines 06/2022 on Practical Implementation of Amicable Settlements (edpb.europa.eu)

• Guidelines define amicable settlement as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism under authority supervision.
• Focus on cross-border cases within the One-Stop-Shop procedure.
• Recommendations for consistent application despite differing national legal frameworks.

"The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued guidelines on amicable settlements for GDPR complaints. They define the concept, analyze legal bases, and provide practical recommendations for national authorities, especially in cross-border cases under the One-Stop-Shop mechanism. The guidelines emphasize the authority's role as facilitator and the need for consistent application."