European Federation of Data Protection Officers

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Our Mission

The European Federation of Data Protection Officers (EFDPO) is a European network of national associations of data protection and privacy officers. Our mission is 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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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.

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Latest News

Nov 30, 2023

For data protection officers who want to learn more about the guidelines of the European Data Protection Board and the current case law of the CJEU.

EDPB provides clarity on tracking techniques covered by the ePrivacy Directive

Nov 15, 2023

Brussels, 15 November - The EDPB adopted Guidelines on the technical scope of Art. 5 (3) of the ePrivacy Directive. The Guidelines aim to clarify which technical operations, in particular new and...

EDPB Urgent Binding Decision on processing of personal data for behavioural advertising by Meta

Nov 8, 2023

On 27 October, the EDPB adopted an urgent binding decision instructing the Irish (IE) DPA as lead supervisory authority (LSA) to take, within two weeks, final measures regarding Meta Ireland Limited...

Free Online Workshop: Whistleblowing From a Data Protection Perspective – National Experiences and Knowledge Sharing

Oct 26, 2023

14:00 - 16:00 CETWhistleblowing from data protection perspective: EU-wide experiences sharing at online webinar The Czech Data Protection Association in cooperation with FederPrivacy, Italian...

1st European Health Data Protection Congress in Paris

Oct 24, 2023

Join us in Paris this fall for the latest in health data protection.

Digital euro: ensuring the highest data protection and privacy standards

Oct 18, 2023

Brussels, 18 October - The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued a Joint Opinion on the proposed Regulation on the digital euro as a...

EDPB picks topic for 2024 Coordinated Action

Oct 17, 2023

During its October plenary, the EDPB selected the topic for its third coordinated enforcement action, which will concern the implementation of the right of access by controllers. Further work will...

Czech Data Protection Association conference marked by new GDPR enforcement rules, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence

Oct 12, 2023

On 5 October 2023, the Data Protection Association hosted its traditional conference in Prague on current issues of personal data protection and processing.

7th conference of the Czech Data Protection Association in Prague

Oct 5, 2023

The Czech Data Protection Association hosted an EFDPO panel discussion at their 7th annual Data conference in Prague.

September plenary – adopted documents

Oct 4, 2023

During its September plenary, the EDPB adopted: EDPB-EDPS Joint Opinion 01/2023 on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down additional procedural rules...

EDPB adopts Guidelines on data transfers subject to appropriate safeguards under the Law Enforcement Directive

Sep 27, 2023

During its latest plenary, the EDPB adopted Guidelines on Art. 37 of the Law Enforcement Directive (LED). These Guidelines aim to provide practical guidance on the application of Art. 37 LED...