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
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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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If your association wants to benefit from our mutual exchange of information, an increased awareness as part of our network, regular dialogue with supervisory authorities, joint events and conferences with attractive discounts for your members, find out more about our membership.
Latest News
EDPB adopts Guidelines on restrictions of data subject rights under Article 23 GDPR following public consultation
During its October plenary, the EDPB adopted a final version of the Guidelines on restrictions of data subject rights under Art. 23 GDPR following public consultation. The guidelines aim to recall...
The traditional Autumn conference of the Czech Data Protection Association took place in Prague
On October 6, 2021, the fifth traditional Autumn conference of the Czech Data Protection Association took place in Prague, this time under the name “GDPR 2021”. The conference was attended by over 170 participants.
EDPB launches first coordinated action
Following the EDPB’s decision to set up a Coordinated Enforcement Framework in October 2020, the EDPB has now decided to launch the proposal for its first coordinated action on the use of Cloud...
Is it legal to monitor the employees’ social network profile?
Traditionally, the tracking of electronic communications in the workplace (e.g. telephone, internet search, e-mail, instant messaging, VOIP, etc.) was considered as a major threat to the privacy of...
5TH BVD FALL CONFERENCE – “BUSINESS MEETS SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY”
End: Oct 28, 2021Data protection congress in Munich on challenges of the digitalized workplace Data protection officers and experts from supervisory authorities, business and politics will come...
EDPB establishes cookie banner taskforce
During its latest plenary, the EDPB decided to set up a taskforce to coordinate the response to complaints concerning cookie banners filed with several EEA SAs by NOYB. This taskforce was...
EDPB adopts opinion on draft South Korea Adequacy Decision
The EDPB adopted its opinion on the European Commission’s draft adequacy decision for the Republic of Korea. The EDPB focused on general GDPR aspects and access by public authorities to personal...
Five demands of the BvD for the Bundestag elections receive media attention
Under the title "Moving our country forward," the German Association of Data Protection Officers (BvD) published a 5-point paper on Aug. 25, 2021, with demands for the future federal government. In...
Annual volunteer meeting of the BvD’s “Privacy Goes to School” initiative once again held digitally
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Greek DPA issues Teleworking Guidelines
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Czech EFDPO member organized several events
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EDPB requests that Irish SA amends WhatsApp decision with clarifications on transparency and on the calculation of the amount of the fine due to multiple infringements
On July 28th, the EDPB adopted a dispute resolution decision on the basis of Art. 65 GDPR. This binding decision seeks to address the dispute arisen following a draft decision issued by the Irish...
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