European Union: Launched EDPB Coordinated Enforcement Action 2023 on Role of DPOs

On 15 March 2023, the European Data Protection Board launched its Coordinated Enforcement Action for the year 2023, with the aim of examining whether Data Protection Officers (DPOs) in relevant organisations have the necessary influence and resources to fulfil their functions, as required by Articles 37 to 39 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For this purpose, throughout the year, 26 Data Protection Authorities (DPA) will take measures to implement the Coordinated Enforcement Action, for example by sending questionnaires to DPOs in order to determine the necessity of formal investigations and, if necessary, carrying out such investigations. This action is the second initiative under the CEF which aims to streamline cooperation between DPAs.