CHAPTER IX

COMPETENT AUTHORITIES
SECTION 2

Cooperation between different competent authorities

Transfer and retention of personal data
Article 51
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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.
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Data shall be retained for a maximum period of 5 years.