supervisory authority
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supervisory authority
A state or public institution whose task is to supervise a specific area (e.g. banks, media, data protection) and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
Die Banken unterliegen der strengen Kontrolle durch die Finanzaufsichtsbehörde.
Banks are subject to strict oversight by the financial supervisory authority.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Auf-sicht' (supervision, monitoring) and 'Behörde' (a state institution). So it is literally an authority that carries out supervision.
Die Aufsichtsbehörde für den Datenschutz hat eine Untersuchung eingeleitet.
The supervisory authority for data protection has launched an investigation.
This word belongs to formal administrative and technical language. You find it especially in the areas of law, business, and politics.
Das Unternehmen muss den Bericht bei der zuständigen Aufsichtsbehörde einreichen.
The company must submit the report to the responsible supervisory authority.
Common verbs used with 'Aufsichtsbehörde' (supervisory authority) are 'sich wenden an' (to contact), 'informieren' (to inform), or 'unter der Kontrolle stehen von' (to be under the control of).
Verbraucher können sich bei Problemen an die zuständige Aufsichtsbehörde wenden.
Consumers can contact the responsible supervisory authority if they have problems.
'Aufsichtsbehörde' (supervisory authority) is often combined with a specialist field to name the exact area, e.g. 'Finanzaufsichtsbehörde' (financial supervisory authority), 'Bankenaufsichtsbehörde' (banking supervisory authority), or 'Datenschutzaufsichtsbehörde' (data protection supervisory authority).
Die Europäische Bankenaufsichtsbehörde hat neue Richtlinien veröffentlicht.
The European Banking Authority has published new guidelines.
supervision / authority
'Aufsicht' and 'Aufsichtsbehörde' are both connected with control and supervision. 'Aufsicht' is the more general word: it can mean the activity, that is, supervising or checking, or also the responsible person or body. An 'Aufsichtsbehörde' is more specific: it is a public or state institution that supervises a particular area, for example data protection, banks, or media. So 'Aufsicht' can occur in everyday life, at school, or during an exam. 'Aufsichtsbehörde' fits when it is about official oversight by the state or an authority.
Die Aufsichtsbehörde prüft, ob die Firma die Datenschutzregeln einhält.
The supervisory authority checks whether the company is following the data protection rules.
Im Schwimmbad sorgt die Aufsicht dafür, dass niemand in den tiefen Bereich springt.
At the swimming pool, the supervisor makes sure that no one jumps into the deep end.