Article 41a

(2) It shall be composed at least of representatives of Member States competent for matters related to data, the competent authorities for enforcement of Chapters II, III, V, VIIa and VIIc of this Regulation, the European Data Protection Board, the European Data Protection Supervisor, ENISA, the EU SME Envoy or a representative appointed by the network of SME envoys. If a Member State has designated more than one competent authority or competent body, they shall be represented in the plenary meetings of the Board by the designated data coordinator. Other competent authorities or competent bodies entrusted with specific operational responsibilities for the application and enforcement of this Regulation may participate in the thematic subgroups of the Board relevant for their responsibilities. The Commission may decide to add additional categories of members. In its appointments of individual experts, the Commission shall aim to achieve gender and geographical balance among the members of the group.

Justification

This amendment clarifies the representation and participation structure within the European Data Innovation Board, helping ensure more effective coordination between competent authorities and better involvement of bodies with specific operational responsibilities in relevant thematic discussions.