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
National Insights: Digital and Data Strategies & Data Protection
Information Review of the Statement (Statement on the Digital Services Package and Data Strategy) of the EDPB (European Data Protection Board) of 18 November 2021 regarding concerns in relation to proposals for digital and data strategies and recommendations for data protection under the General
Review 3rd Training Seminar on the GDPR of the Private University and the Data Protection Association of Liechtenstein
On November 30, the 3rd training seminar on the GDPR took place online. At the beginning of the event, the results of a survey on the implementation of the GDPR among data protection associations in Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein were presented.
“Networking again at last”
Conflicting views and long-awaited personal conversations marked BvD fall conference and Authorities Day in Munich It was a nail-biter until the very end. First, the hotel booked in Nuremberg for...
EDPB adopts letters to UN & ENISA
During its November plenary, the EDPB adopted a letter in reply to the UN concerning transfers to international organisations. In the letter, the EDPB welcomes the UN’s continuous participation in...
EDPB adopts Guidelines on the interplay between Art. 3 and Chapter V GDPR, Statement on Digital and Data Strategy & appointment of EDPB representatives to TFTP Joint Review
Brussels, 19 November - During its plenary session, the EDPB adopted Guidelines on the interplay between Art. 3 and Chapter V GDPR. By clarifying the interplay between the territorial scope of the...
Dutch DPA fines Transavia for poor personal data security
Background information Date of final decision: 23 September 2021 Cross-border case or national case: cross-border case If cross-border, LSA: Netherlands and CSAs: Ireland, France, Belgium, Denmark,...
Czech DPA published overview of controls for the first half of 2021
ublished on its website an overview and more detailed information on closed inspections for the first half of the year 2021.
IV. meeting of DPOs in health care in Prague
On October 20, 2021, the forth meeting of DPOs in health care organised by the Czech Data Protection Association in cooperation with Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic and The General Health Insurance Company (VZP ČR) took place in Prague. 50 participants attended the meeting.
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...
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