We promote responsibility in the digital environment
For individuals, data protection means better protection of their personal data and the ability to manage it. For businesses, it generates competitive advantage based on responsible operations. Taking care of data protection fosters confidence in the authorities. The public sector plays a significant role in the creation of a responsible data economy.
Read more about the organisation of the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman
The cornerstones of our strategy
customer orientation, cooperation with stakeholders, European cooperation and well-being at work
Our goals
- We will promote the citizens’ right to the protection of privacy and trust in the transparency of personal data processing in an increasingly digital society.
- We will successfully implement the objectives and effects of the data protection reform in national legislation and the activities of authorities.
- We will take preventive action to deter personal data breaches.
- We will promote the awareness of citizens, controllers and data processors of their rights and obligations related to data protection.
- We will promote the development of a single digital market within the EU.
Key Focus Areas for Operations in 2025
- The right to be forgotten
- Pseudonymization and anonymization
- Artificial intelligence and competence under the AI regulation
- Processing of biometric data
- Secure data handling
- Impact through communication and collaboration
- Management of case flows
- Adequate resources for statutory duties