EDPB celebrates Data Protection Day

Jan 28, 2022

Source: European Data Protection Board

On the occasion of the 16th annual Data Protection Day, the Members of the EDPB bring you joint greetings. We are a closely-coordinated regulatory network of national competent authorities in the Member States of the European Economic Area (EEA). We work together, day after day, to protect your personal data. Happy Data Protection Day from all of us!

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