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Data Protection Ombudsman Anu Talus elected Chair of the European Data Protection Board

The Data Protection Ombudsman of Finland, Anu Talus, has been elected as the next Chair of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). The EDPB is responsible for the uniform application of the EU General Data Protection Regulation and Law Enforcement Directive.

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Press release 25.5.2023 14.38

Survey investigating the position of Data Protection Officers launched

The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman is investigating the appointment and position of Data Protection Officers in Finland. The survey is part of the European Data Protection Board's coordinated action in which data protection authorities will determine whether Data Protection Officers have the position required by the EU General Data Protection Regulation and sufficient resources for performing their duties. The survey was sent to 50 Data Protection Officers working in Finland on 19 May.

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Press release 22.5.2023 8.57