| Support in the process of certification mechanisms implementation |
| Demonstrating the existence of appropriate safeguards provided by controllers or processors |
| Transparent certification process |
| Responsibility of the Controller and Processor in process of the certification |
| Common certification and the European Data Protection Seal |
| Providing the information and access which are necessary to conduct the certification procedure |
| Certification validity period and prolongation |
| Certification mechanisms and data protection seals and marks publication |