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 Session at Privacy Days Prague 2025
We would like to invite you to the 9th year of the traditional privacy conference organized by the Czech Data Protection Association. The conference is divided into two days, the first day will be held only in English (EFDPO session).
EFDPO Conference, 27th & 28th 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.
EFDPO @ Privacy Symposium Venice 2025
2025International Dialogue on Data Protection The EFDPO is a pround member of the Organizing Committee of this international conference. It offers 100 sessions with over 300 top level speakers and...
Online Panel: GDPR Reform: Rethinking the Regulation – A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective
11:00-12:30 CESTReform or Revolution? The Future of the GDPR Between Oversight and Risk – Voss, Schrems, and New Ideas for Data Protection In light of renewed discussions on GDPR reform—sparked by...
EDPB adopts guidelines on processing personal data through blockchains and is ready to cooperate with AI office on guidelines on AI Act and EU data protection law
Brussels, 14 April - During its April 2025 plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted guidelines on processing of personal data through blockchain technologies. A blockchain is...
Czech EFDPO Member Association Publishes Comments on EDPB’s Draft Guidelines on Pseudonymisation
YOUR EXCERPT HERE
EDPB adopts statement on the implementation of the PNR directive
Brussels, 14 March - During its March 2025 plenary meeting, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted a statement on the implementation of the Passenger Name Record Directive (PNR) in light...
CEF 2025: Launch of coordinated enforcement on the right to erasure
Brussels, 05 March - The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has launched its Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) action for 2025. Following a year-long coordinated action on the right of...
EDPB publishes CSC biannual report
Brussels, 13 February - The EDPB published the Coordinated Supervision Committee's (CSC) biannual activity report (July 2022 - December 2024). Over the last two years, the CSC worked on the...
EDPB adopts statement on age assurance, creates a task force on AI enforcement and gives recommendations to WADA
Brussels, 12 February - During its February 2025 plenary meeting, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted a statement on age assurance and decided to create a taskforce on AI enforcement....
Stay in control of your personal data. Happy Data Protection day 2025!
If someone asked you to answer 100 questions about your personal life to sell the answers, would you agree? Most likely not. It can be difficult to keep in control over your personal data and to...
Cybersecurity Academy in Czech Republic
In connection with the ongoing implementation of the NIS2 Directive into Czech law, the Czech Association for Personal Data Protection has prepared a comprehensive series of lectures on...