In order to guarantee the effective functioning of the cooperation and consistency mechanisms in Chapter VII of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, it is important that cases concerning cross-border processing be resolved in a timely manner and in line with the spirit of sincere and effective cooperation that underlies Article 60 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. The lead supervisory authority should exercise its competence within a framework of close cooperation with the other supervisory authorities concerned. Likewise, supervisory authorities concerned should actively engage in an investigation at an early stage in an endeavour to reach consensus, making full use of the tools provided by Regulation (EU) 2016/679. It is important that the cooperation between supervisory authorities be based on open dialogue which allows supervisory authorities concerned to meaningfully impact the course of the investigation by sharing their experiences and views with the lead supervisory authority, with due regard for the margin of discretion enjoyed by each supervisory authority. Supervisory authorities should conduct procedures in an expedient and efficient manner and should cooperate with each other in a sincere and effective manner, including by providing support where necessary and responding to requests without delay.
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