Directive 2011/61/EU of the European Parliament and of the… Article 51

Transfer and retention of personal data

Article 51

1. With regard to transfer of personal data between competent authorities, competent authorities shall apply Directive 95/46/EC. With regard to transfer of personal data by ESMA to the competent authorities of a Member State or of a third country, ESMA shall comply with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001. 2. Data shall be retained for a maximum period of 5 years.

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