The purpose of the present processing activity is to ensure internal audit activities of the EEAS in accordance with articles 117 to 123 of Regulation 2018/1046 (“the Financial Regulation”), as well as article 3(4) and 4(3b) of Council Decision 2010/427/EU establishing the EEAS and the IAD Mission Charter (Ref. Ares(2023)177384 – 11/01/2023.). This work is supporting the EEAS’ Annual Activity Report and the Declaration of Assurance as required under article 74(9) of the Financial Regulation 2018/1046.”