About EFDPO
Working together is success
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 (DPOs) at the European level is becoming increasingly important. This applies particularly in the context of the GDPR review process, starting in 2020. Thus, we need to ensure that our concerns are heard and considered by European regulators. We are convinced that the intensification of our cooperation and the creation of a strong network between European DPO organizations will lead to success and strengthen data protection as a competitive and locational advantage for Europe.
The EFDPO was founded in Berlin on 7 June 2019. Founding members are national associations for data protection officers from Austria, France, Germany, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Greece and Liechtenstein. The main objectives are to represent the interests of data protection officers in Brussels.
Among other things, the EU federation wants to support the establishment of an EU certification standard for data protection officers.
We see data protection officers as key experts in companies and institutions, they ensure the entrepreneurial capacity to act under the GDPR and, at the same time, ensure that consumer and civil rights are observed with regard to data protection. This also relieves the burden on national data protection supervisory authorities.
The scope of the EFDPO is not limited to data protection officers, but also takes into account the interests of other emerging professions in data protection, such as the data protection auditor or the data protection coordinator.
Become a member of EFDPO!
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.
News from EFDPO
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.
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 an unexpected alliance between Axel Voss and Max Schrems—EFDPO is...
Free Online Event: Artificial Intelligence from a Global Perspective
2024Free Online Event on European Data Protection Day We invite all members of EFDPO member organizations to a free online event on European Data Protection Day. Artificial Intelligence from a Global PerspectiveAn online workshop featuring renowned speakers from...
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 be held only in English (EFDPO session), the second day exclusively in...
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 new development was set worldwide, but especially in Europe...
Online conference”Call for GDPR update”
EFDPO, together with the Czech Association for Personal Data Protection and IAPP, co-organised the online conference “Call for GDPR update?”, which took place on 11.3.2024.
Position paper on GDPR Evaluation 2024
This paper highlights how, from the perspective of data protection practitioners, the business sector –
particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – can be better supported in meeting data
protection requirements within the context of increasing digitization.
Free Online Workshop: Whistleblowing From a Data Protection Perspective – National Experiences and Knowledge Sharing
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 association of privacy professionals, organized an online seminar on the...
Czech Data Protection Association conference marked by new GDPR enforcement rules, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
On 5 October 2023, the Data Protection Association hosted its traditional conference in Prague on current issues of personal data protection and processing.
Free Online Workshop: Adequacy Decision For the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
For members of EFDPO member associations only. Register now!