CEDPO
The Confederation of European Data Protection Organisations
CEDPO
The Confederation of European Data Protection Organisations
CEDPO aims to
- promote the role of the Data Protection Officer,
- provide advice on balanced, practicable and effective data protection, and to
- contribute to a better harmonisation of data protection law and practices in the EU/EEA.
CEDPO members are convinced that the Data Protection Officer (DPO) plays a central role in enabling a balanced, practicable and effective protection of personal data. By gathering organisations from different EEA Member States under one Confederation, we intend to contribute to a better harmonisation of rules and practices through the exchange of practical know-how and experiences.
Recent News
CEDPO General Assembly 2025
Bucharest CEDPO Statement – February 2025 CEDPO held its General Assembly 2025 in February Bucharest. The objectives of the meeting were (i) to discuss the current European data protection and digital legislative landscape, (ii) take stock of member observations and activities in 2024, and (iii) define common priorities and objectives for the CEDPO work program of 2025-2026. The meeting was...
2024 CEDPO DPO Survey
In the DPO's Own Words: “Trends and Challenges beyond 2024” The 2024 CEDPO DPO Survey stands as a testament to our commitment to understanding and advancing the role of data protection officers across Europe. At a time when the regulatory landscape grows increasingly complex, this report sheds light on the realities faced by DPOs—highlighting their challenges, evolving responsibilities, and...
Micro-Insight Series: “Fundamental Rights Impact Assessments: What are they? How do they work?”
CEDPO AI and Data Working Group Micro-Insights Series January 2025 Authors: Thomas Ajoodha, Jared Browne You can download the paper here:
CEDPO General Assembly 2025
Bucharest CEDPO Statement – February 2025 CEDPO held its General Assembly 2025 in February Bucharest. The objectives of the meeting were (i) to discuss the current European data protection and digital legislative landscape, (ii) take stock of member observations and activities in 2024, and (iii) define common priorities and objectives for the CEDPO work program of 2025-2026. The meeting was...
2024 CEDPO DPO Survey
In the DPO's Own Words: “Trends and Challenges beyond 2024” The 2024 CEDPO DPO Survey stands as a testament to our commitment to understanding and advancing the role of data protection officers across Europe. At a time when the regulatory landscape grows increasingly complex, this report sheds light on the realities faced by DPOs—highlighting their challenges, evolving responsibilities, and...
Micro-Insight Series: “Fundamental Rights Impact Assessments: What are they? How do they work?”
CEDPO AI and Data Working Group Micro-Insights Series January 2025 Authors: Thomas Ajoodha, Jared Browne You can download the paper here:
CEDPO General Assembly 2025
Bucharest CEDPO Statement – February 2025 CEDPO held its General Assembly 2025 in February Bucharest. The objectives of the meeting were (i) to discuss the current European data protection and digital legislative landscape, (ii) take stock of member observations and activities in 2024, and (iii) define common priorities and objectives for the CEDPO work program of 2025-2026. The meeting was...
2024 CEDPO DPO Survey
In the DPO's Own Words: “Trends and Challenges beyond 2024” The 2024 CEDPO DPO Survey stands as a testament to our commitment to understanding and advancing the role of data protection officers across Europe. At a time when the regulatory landscape grows increasingly complex, this report sheds light on the realities faced by DPOs—highlighting their challenges, evolving responsibilities, and...
Micro-Insight Series: “Fundamental Rights Impact Assessments: What are they? How do they work?”
CEDPO AI and Data Working Group Micro-Insights Series January 2025 Authors: Thomas Ajoodha, Jared Browne You can download the paper here:
Founding History
About CEDPO
CEDPO was founded in September 2011 by European Data Protection Organisations, namely, AFCDP (Association Française des Correspondants à la Protection des Données à Caractère Personnel) of France, APEP (Asociación Profesional Española de Privacidad) of Spain, GDD (Gesellschaft für Datenschutz und Datensicherheit) of Germany, and NGFG (Nederlands Genootschap van Functionarissen voor de Gegevensbescherming) of the Netherlands. In February 2014, ADPO (The Association of Data Protection Officers) of Ireland, ARGE DATEN of Austria, and SABI (Stowarzyszenie Inspektorów Ochrony Danych) of Poland joined CEDPO.
The latest to additions to CEDPO took place between 2018-2020 when ASSO DPO (Associazione Data Protection Officer) of Italy, AEPD (Associação de Encarregados de Proteção de Dados) of Portugal and ASCPD (Asociatia Specialistilor in Confidentialitate si Protectia Datelor) of Romania became member associations.
CEDPO Members
Romania | ASCPD
Portugal | AEPD
Austria | ARGE Daten