European Federation of Data Protection Officers

Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, working together is success.

Our Mission

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

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

start benefiting from 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.

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Latest News

EFDPO Conference, 5th & 6th May 2026, Berlin

Mar 24, 2026

May 5 & 6, 2026
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.

Stakeholder event on competition and data protection: save the date

Apr 23, 2026

Brussels, 23 April – The EDPB is organising a remote stakeholder event in the context of its joint work with the European Commission on upcoming guidelines on the interplay between competition and...

EDPB brings clarity to data processing for scientific research, speeds up the finalisation of the anonymisation guidelines and approves first European data protection seal as a tool for transfers

Apr 16, 2026

Brussels, 16 April – During its latest plenary, the EDPB has adopted Guidelines on processing of personal data for scientific research purposes. In addition, the Board has created a team to speed up...

Enhancing compliance and consistency: EDPB adopts DPIA template

Apr 14, 2026

Brussels, 14 April - In line with the EDPB’s Helsinki Statement to make GDPR compliance easier and strengthen consistency across Europe, the EDPB has adopted a template for Data Protection Impact...

EDPB annual report 2025: supporting stakeholders through guidance and dialogue

Apr 9, 2026

Brussels, 09 April - The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published its 2025 Annual Report. The report provides an overview of the EDPB work carried out in 2025 and reflects on important...

EDPB conference on cross-regulatory cooperation: what we learned

Mar 24, 2026

Brussels, 23 March - On 17 March 2026, the EDPB conference “Cross-regulatory interplay and cooperation in the EU: a data protection perspective” took place in Brussels. The event showcased...

EDPB and EDPS support strengthening EU’s cybersecurity and easing compliance while protecting individuals’ personal data

Mar 19, 2026

Brussels, 19 March 2026 – The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have adopted a Joint Opinion on the European Commission’s proposal for a...

CEF 2026: EDPB launches coordinated enforcement action on transparency and information obligations under the GDPR

Mar 19, 2026

Brussels, 19 March - The EDPB has launched its Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) action for 2026*. Following a year-long coordinated action on the right to erasure in 2025, the CEF's focus...

EDPB and EDPS support harmonisation of clinical trials under European Biotech Act, but call for specific safeguards for sensitive health data

Mar 12, 2026

Brussels, 12 March 2026 – The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have adopted a Joint Opinion on the European Commission’s Proposal for a...