Article 79. Lodging of the complaint

(1) A complaint lodged with the Centre in accordance with art. 72 shall contain the following elements:

1. a) the surname and first name of the data subject;
2. b) the domicile of the data subject and the e-mail address, if a reply by that means is requested;
3. c) a specification of all the factual and legal circumstances relating to the alleged infringement of the legislation on the processing of personal data in relation to the data subject;
4. d) information enabling the controller or processor to be identified, in so far as possible;
5. e) information on the lodging of the complaint within the limitation period provided for in art. 72(2) and (3);
6. f) the measures which the Centre is requested to take;
7. g) where applicable, information on the requests addressed to the controller or processor and on the outcome of those requests;
8. h) where applicable, other relevant information, in particular whether the subject matter of the complaint has been or is being examined by a court or whether the complainant has taken other steps, including, where applicable, their outcome;
9. i) the signature of the data subject or of his or her legal or authorised representative and, in the case of complaints transmitted in electronic form, the electronic signature.

(2) The complaint shall be accompanied, where applicable, by:

1. a) the supporting document of the legal representative, the power of attorney or the authorisation based on the electronic signature of the authorised representative;
2. b) the mandate granted under art. 75;
3. c) documents and evidence which the complainant considers useful in support of his or her complaint.

(3) The Centre shall facilitate the lodging of complaints by making the complaint form available to the public, including in electronic form, without excluding other means of communication.