Association of Data Protection Officers Germany (BvD)

Germany

About

The Association of Data Protection Officers Germany (BvD) represents the interests of more than 1,800 data protection officers in companies and public agencies as well as consultants from all over Germany. Founded in 1989, it is the oldest interest group in the industry. From our Capital Office in Berlin, we coordinate our commitment to modern and feasible data protection.

Our aim is to raise public awareness of data protection issues and the important role of data protection officers. We cooperate with policymakers, the business sector and supervisory authorities on the continuous improvement of data protection. In doing so, we see ourselves as pathfinders for the digital future. After all, the increasing complexity of our communication society requires a strong professional association for data protection officers.

Key Facts

Chairman
Thomas Spaeing

Contact Person
Karsten Füllhaase

Year of Incorporation
1989

Members
1,976

Corporate members
1,251

Regional chapters
13

Working Groups
11

Topics / Working Groups

To ensure high quality standards in data protection, the BvD has developed a Code of Practice for DPOs in cooperation with supervisory authorities and data protection experts and continues adapting it to the current challenges in data protection. BvD members can commit themselves to this Code of Conduct and thus guarantee quality and security of data processing.Through working groups and regional chapters, workshops and regular conferences, the BvD offers ongoing exchange with politics, the economy, science und supervisory authorities.

Our News

Free Online-Event: GDPR Evaluation 2024

Free Online-Event: GDPR Evaluation 2024

Together with experts from politics, associations and companies, German EFDPO member association BvD opens the discussion on the 2024 GDPR evaluation in an event broadcast via livestream. The conference will be held in German and is open to all interested parties free of charge.

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Successful Premiere of EFDPO Conference in Berlin

Successful Premiere of EFDPO Conference in 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. With this in mind, EFDPO invited privacy professionals from all...

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EFDPO ConferenceMay 9 & 10, 2023, Berlin

EFDPO Conference
May 9 & 10, 2023, 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.
With this in mind, EFDPO invites privacy professionals from all over Europe to visit the EFDPO Congress on May 9th and 10th, 2023 in Berlin.

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Starting up: The DAME 2022 Data Protection Media Award

Starting up: The DAME 2022 Data Protection Media Award

The competition initiated by the Professional Association of Data Protection Officers in Germany (BvD) is entering its sixth round. Media professionals and creative minds can submit their contributions on the topic of data privacy from now until December 5.

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European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling strengthens the role of the internal data protection officer and helps companies

European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling strengthens the role of the internal data protection officer and helps companies

The Federal Data Protection Act provides for a special position of the internal data protection officer. Due to the sensitive nature of their work, the respective employee can only be dismissed for good cause. This special national regulation has now been confirmed by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), which thus strengthens the role of data protection officers.

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Members of the EFDPO

Effective members

EFDPO Austria
EFDPO French Polynesia member
EFDPO Liechtenstein
EFDPO Switzerland member
EFDPO Czech Republic
EFDPO Greece
EFDPO Portugal
EFDPO France
EFDPO Germany
EFDPO Slovakia

Associate members

EFDPO Brazil member
EFDPO Switzerland member
EFDPO Croatia member
EFDPO Germany

Effective members

Austria

Austria

Czech Republic

Czech Republic

France

France

French Polynesia

French Polynesia

Germany

Germany

Greece

Greece

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein

Portugal

Portugal

Slovakia

Slovakia

Switzerland

Switzerland

Associate members

Brazil

Brazil

Croatia

Croatia

Germany

Germany

Switzerland

Switzerland