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
Data Act FAQ for DPOs
Data Act FAQ for DPOs EU Digital Strategy Working Group October 2025 The EU Data Act creates a new framework for accessing and sharing data from connected products, related services, and cloud environments. Although not a data-protection law, it works closely alongside the GDPR and affects how organizations handle both personal and non-personal data. For DPOs and data practitioners alike, the...
The CEDPO DPO Conference 2025 – Report
The CEDPO DPO Conference 2025 – 'Europe: On the Verge of Digital Transformation?' The following is a summary of key takeaways and highlights from the CEDPO DPO Conference 2025.
Micro-Insight Series: “How to Define an AI System under the AI Act”
CEDPO AI and Data Working Group Micro-Insights Series This latest Micro-Insight paper from the CEDPO AI & Data working group outlines the criteria for defining AI systems under the EU AI Act, emphasizing regulatory clarity and innovation balance. October 2025 Authors: Marc Bellon, Lionel Capel, Maria Moloney, Laura Morató Pascual, Alessandro Vasta You can download the paper here:
Data Act FAQ for DPOs
Data Act FAQ for DPOs EU Digital Strategy Working Group October 2025 The EU Data Act creates a new framework for accessing and sharing data from connected products, related services, and cloud environments. Although not a data-protection law, it works closely alongside the GDPR and affects how organizations handle both personal and non-personal data. For DPOs and data practitioners alike, the...
The CEDPO DPO Conference 2025 – Report
The CEDPO DPO Conference 2025 – 'Europe: On the Verge of Digital Transformation?' The following is a summary of key takeaways and highlights from the CEDPO DPO Conference 2025.
Micro-Insight Series: “How to Define an AI System under the AI Act”
CEDPO AI and Data Working Group Micro-Insights Series This latest Micro-Insight paper from the CEDPO AI & Data working group outlines the criteria for defining AI systems under the EU AI Act, emphasizing regulatory clarity and innovation balance. October 2025 Authors: Marc Bellon, Lionel Capel, Maria Moloney, Laura Morató Pascual, Alessandro Vasta You can download the paper here:
Data Act FAQ for DPOs
Data Act FAQ for DPOs EU Digital Strategy Working Group October 2025 The EU Data Act creates a new framework for accessing and sharing data from connected products, related services, and cloud environments. Although not a data-protection law, it works closely alongside the GDPR and affects how organizations handle both personal and non-personal data. For DPOs and data practitioners alike, the...
The CEDPO DPO Conference 2025 – Report
The CEDPO DPO Conference 2025 – 'Europe: On the Verge of Digital Transformation?' The following is a summary of key takeaways and highlights from the CEDPO DPO Conference 2025.
Micro-Insight Series: “How to Define an AI System under the AI Act”
CEDPO AI and Data Working Group Micro-Insights Series This latest Micro-Insight paper from the CEDPO AI & Data working group outlines the criteria for defining AI systems under the EU AI Act, emphasizing regulatory clarity and innovation balance. October 2025 Authors: Marc Bellon, Lionel Capel, Maria Moloney, Laura Morató Pascual, Alessandro Vasta 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