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 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.
Latest News
EFDPO Conference. 13 & 14 May 2025, Berlin
One of EFDPO’s goals is to create a European network of national associations for the exchange of information, experience and methods, and to improve the quality of training and professional practice.
2nd European Health Data Protection Congress
This event offers an exciting lineup of sessions discussing a variety of topics, including legal frameworks, data transfers, cybersecurity and AI.
CEF 2025: EDPB selects topic for next year’s Coordinated Action
Brussels, 10 October - During its October 2024 plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) selected the topic for its fourth Coordinated Enforcement Action (CEF), which will concern the...
EDPB adopts Opinion on processors, Guidelines on legitimate interest, Statement on draft regulation for GDPR enforcement, and work programme 2024-2025
Brussels, 09 October - During its latest plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted an Opinion on certain obligations following from the reliance on processor(s) and...
EFDPO session at Privacy Days Prague 2024
2024We would like to invite you to the 8th year of the traditional privacy conference organized by the Czech Data Protection Association. The conference is divided into two days, the first day will...
Express your interest to take part in the EDPB stakeholder event on upcoming guidelines on ‘Consent or Pay’
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) organises a remote stakeholder event, taking place on 18 November 2024 from 10.00 to 16.00 CET (exact time to be confirmed), in order to collect...
EDPB to work together with European Commission to develop guidance on interplay GDPR and DMA
The Commission services in charge of the enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) have agreed to work together to clarify and give guidance on the...
FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP: “Data Act – The most under-estimated piece of EU legislation.”
2024„Data Act – The most under-estimated piece of EU legislation” When the EU Data Act, as a key pillar of the European data strategy, entered into force on January 11Th this year, the initial of a...
Take part in the EDPB stakeholder event on upcoming guidelines on ‘Consent or Pay’
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is organising a remote stakeholder event aimed at collecting stakeholders’ input in the context of upcoming guidelines on the application of data protection...
EDPB adopts statement on DPAs role in AI Act framework, EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework FAQ and new European Data Protection Seal
Brussels, 17 July - During its latest plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted a statement on the Data Protection Authorities’ (DPAs) role in the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI...
VII. anniversary of the prestigious EPI (GDPR) conference
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Coordinated Supervision Committee appoints new coordinator
The Coordinated Supervision Committee (CSC) elected Fanny Coudert from the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) as its new coordinator for a term of two years. Ms. Coudert succeeds former...