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
Free Webinar: Metaverse from the perspective of legal regulation and data protection
13:00 - 14:00 CETOne of the goals of the European Federation of Data Protection Officers (EFDPO) is to promote the exchange of know-how across national borders. This is achieved, among other things,...
EDPB informs stakeholders about the implications of the DPF and adopts a statement on the first review of the Japan adequacy decision
Brussels, 19 July - During its latest EDPB plenary, the EDPB adopted an information note for individuals and entities transferring data to the U.S.. This note aims to provide concise and objective...
EDPB adopts template complaint form and a final version of Recommendations on the application for approval and on the elements and principles to be found in Controller BCRs
Brussels, 21 June - During its latest plenary, the EDPB has adopted a template complaint form to facilitate the submission of complaints by individuals and the subsequent handling of complaints by...
EDPB adopts final version of Guidelines on the calculation of administrative fines following public consultation
During its latest plenary, the EDPB adopted a final version of the Guidelines on the calculation of administrative fines following public consultation. These guidelines aim to harmonise the...
5th meeting of Czech DPOs in the healthcare sector
On 22 June 2023, the 5th meeting of Data Protection Officers in the healthcare sector, organised by the Czech Data Protection Association, took place in Jindřichův Hradec. The event focused on the...
European Parliament Agrees on Position on the AI Act
On June 14, 2023, the European Parliament approved its negotiating mandate regarding the EU’s Proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonized rules on Artificial Intelligence, and the vote in the Parliament means that EU institutions may now start trilogue negotiations.
Annual publication on the 5th anniversary of the GDPR
On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the GDPR, the Czech Data Protection Association published an electronic publication summarizing both 5 years of our life with the GDPR and the activities of the Association.
DPO of the Year in the Czech Republic
For the fifth time, the Czech Data Protection Assiciation has chosen the best Data Protection Officers appointed under the GDPR. This time, it selected the best and most active of them for the year 2022. The awards were presented at a ceremony held on 25 May 2023 in Prague.
Liechtenstein’s DPA Publishes Its Activity Report for 2022
After the Covid pandemic subsided, the various activities of the "Datenschutzstelle" (Data Protection Service) largely returned to normal in the reporting year. In addition to numerous successful...
Anu Talus elected new Chair of the European Data Protection Board
The EDPB has elected Anu Talus as the new Chair of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) to replace outgoing Chair Andrea Jelinek. She was elected with 19 votes out of 27, in two rounds. Anu...
EFDPO @CPDP 2023 in Brussels
CPDP is an annual three-day conference which provides state-of-the-art advancements in the legal, regulatory, academic, and technological aspects of privacy and data protection. For the first time, the EFDPO is a proud partner contributing its own panel to the comprehensive program.
New SARs guidance for employers issued
On 24 May 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) announced that it had published new guidance for employers on responding to requests for information.
Members of the EFDPO
Effective members
Associate members
Effective members
Austria
Czech Republic
France
French Polynesia
Germany
Greece
Liechtenstein
Portugal
Slovakia
Switzerland
Associate members
Brazil
Croatia
Germany