European Federation of Data Protection Officers
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The European Federation of Data Protection Officers (EFDPO) is a European network of national associations of data protection and privacy officers. Our mission to establish a European representation of interests for DPOs as a partner of institutions such as the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, the European Data Protection Board and national data protection authorities. In doing so, the EFDPO aims to strengthen data protection as a competitive and locational advantage for Europe.
Our Goals
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) marks a milestone in data protection and is used as a blueprint for similar pieces of legislation across the globe. In view of the GDPR’s impact, the representation of our interests as national associations of data protection officers (DPO) at the European level is becoming increasingly important.
Our main objectives are:
- to create a European network of national associations to exchange information, experience and methods;
- a continuous dialogue with the political sphere, business representatives and civil society to ensure a flow of information from the European to the national level;
- to proactively monitor, evaluate and shape the implementation of the GDPR and other European privacy legal acts;
- to keep the existing rules for DPOs as our minimum objective;
- to promote high qualification standards for DPOs and improve the quality of training and professional practice.
Member Associations
representing
Data Protection Officers
Our Goals
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) marks a milestone in data protection and is used as a blueprint for similar pieces of legislation across the globe. In view of the GDPR’s impact, the representation of our interests as national associations of data protection officers (DPO) at the European level is becoming increasingly important.
Our main objectives are:
- to create a European network of national associations to exchange information, experience and methods;
- a continuous dialogue with the political sphere, business representatives and civil society to ensure a flow of information from the European to the national level;
- to proactively monitor, evaluate and shape the implementation of the GDPR and other European privacy legal acts;
- to keep the existing rules for DPOs as our minimum objective;
- to promote high qualification standards for DPOs and improve the quality of training and professional practice.
Member Associations
representing
Data Protection Officers
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Latest News
Lithuanian DPA imposes fine for improperly processed personal data of the parents of an adopted child
The State Data Protection Inspectorate – personal data protection supervisory authority of the Republic of Lithuania has punished Vilnius City Municipality Administration for infringements of the...
European Data Protection Board – 40th Plenary session: Guidelines on Data Protection by Design & Default, Coordinated Enforcement Framework, Letter on Copyright Directive
Brussels, 21 October - On October 20th, the EDPB met for its 40th plenary session. During the plenary, a wide range of topics was discussed. Following public consultation, the EDPB adopted a final...
Norwegian Data Protection Authority: Decision to Fine Bergen Municipality
The Norwegian Data Protection Authority has given Bergen municipality a final decision on an administrative fine of approximately EUR 276,000 (3 million NOK). Personal information in the...
GDPR Conference 2020 in Prague
On October 6th 2020, the Czech Data Protection Association held its traditional conference on personal data protection, this year under the name “GDPR2020”. A number of experts from both the Czech...
Thirty-ninth plenary session: EDPB adopts guidelines on the concept of relevant and reasoned objection
Brussels, 12 October - During its 39th plenary session, the EDPB adopted guidelines on the concept of relevant and reasoned objection. The guidelines will contribute to a unified interpretation of...
The Belgian Data Protection Authority has issued a warning and reprimand to a regional public environmental institution for wrongful processing of personal data from the National Register.
The Facts Three Belgian plaintiffs had lodged a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority against a regional public environmental institution. This institution has the competence to take...
Hamburg Commissioner Fines H&M 35.3 Million Euro for Data Protection Violations in Service Centre
The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information imposes a 35.3 Million Euro Fine for Data Protection Violations in H&M's Service Center In a case concerning the...
DPO|magazine to be launched in October
With all professionals of personal data protection, privacy and information security in mind, we embraced the challenge of editing DPO|magazine, a project designed, developed and implemented by...
Schrems II: DPOs left alone with unsolvable dilemmas
Recently, great attention has been given to the “Schrems II” case. In a position paper the EFDPO draws attention to some aspects of this decision and the subsequent actions of public authorities that European DPOs have to deal with.
Finnish DPA imposes financial sanction on a company due to carrying out electronic direct marketing without prior consent as well as neglecting the rights of the data subject
Financial sanction on a company due to carrying out electronic direct marketing without prior consent as well as neglecting the rights of the data subject The sanctions board of the Finnish Data...
Norwegian DPA: Decision to fine The Norwegian Public Roads Administration
The Norwegian Data Protection Authority has issued the Norwegian Public Roads Administration a fine of 37,400 EUR (400 000 NOK) for processing personal data for purposes that were incompatible with...
EDPB adopted documents – 37th plenary
During its 37th plenary, the EDPB adopted the following documents: Guidelines on the concepts of controller and processor - version for public consultation Guidelines on the targeting of social...
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Germany
Greece
Liechtenstein
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