CEDPO is pleased to announce that APDL, the Luxembourg Association of Data Protection Officers, has joined as a member as of 1 January 2026. We look forward to welcoming and working together with our Luxembourger associates as CEDPO further strengthens its collective representation and mission to promote a harmonised, pragmatic and professional approach to data protection and data governance throughout the European Union.
APDL joins CEDPO: a new milestone for European cooperation on data protection
The Confederation of European Data Protection Organisations (CEDPO), representing EU/EAA national associations comprising of Data Protection Officers, data protection and data governance practitioners, is pleased to announce that APDL, the Luxembourg Association of Data Protection Officers, has joined as a member as of 1 January 2026.
With the adhesion of APDL, CEDPO further strengthens its collective representation and reinforces its mission to promote a harmonised, pragmatic and professional approach to data protection throughout the European Union. This membership reflects a shared commitment to better support public and private organisations in addressing the growing challenges linked to the GDPR and to the digital transformation of our societies.
Message from the Presidency of CEDPO
“We are delighted to welcome APDL into the CEDPO family. Luxembourg plays a key role in the European digital and financial ecosystem, and the expertise of its Data Protection Officers and data protection community will be a valuable asset to our confederation. This new membership will further enhance our ability to represent and support DPOs at European level.”
Message from Michael Hofmann, the President of APDL
“Joining CEDPO is an important step for APDL and for the Luxembourg DPO, AI and GDPR certification community. By becoming part of this European confederation, we will be able to actively contribute to the exchange of best practices and to the development of a robust, consistent and practical data protection culture across Europe. We look forward to working closely with our European peers.”
About CEDPO
The Confederation of European Data Protection Organisations (CEDPO), based in Brussels, is an umbrella organisation that brings together national associations of Data Protection Officers across Europe. It aims to promote the role of DPO and high standards for the profession. CEDPO facilitate the exchange of experience and expertise, and represent the interests of the DPO community at the European level.
About APDL
The Association of Data Protection Officers of Luxembourg (APDL) brings together professionals responsible for data protection within organisations in Luxembourg. APDL supports its members through training, networking and advocacy, and contributes to the promotion of best practices in data protection.
For further information, please contact: info@cedpo.eu
