a) Work with Member States

The Commission will continue working with Member States in the lead-up to May 2018. From May 2018 onward, it will monitor how Member States apply the new rules and take appropriate action as necessary. b) New online guidance in all EU languages and awareness-raising activities The Commission is making available practical guidance materials 48 to help businesses, in particular SMEs, public authorities and the public to comply with and benefit from the new data protection rules. The guidance takes the form of a practical online tool available in all EU languages. The online tool will be regularly updated and is intended to serve three main target audiences: citizens, businesses (in particular SMEs) and other organisations, and public administrations. It comprises questions and answers selected based on feedback received from stakeholders with practical examples and links to various sources of information (e.g. articles of the Regulation; guidelines of Article 29 Working Party/European Data Protection Board; and materials developed at national level). The Commission will regularly bring up to date the tool, adding questions and updating the answers, based on the feedback received and in the light of any new issues arising from implementation. The guidance will be promoted through an information campaign and dissemination activities in all Member States, targeting businesses and the public. As the Regulation provides for stronger individual rights, the Commission will also engage in awareness-raising activities and participate in events across the Member States to inform citizens about the benefits and impact of the Regulation.

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