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EBF Hosts Fifth Edition of Data Protection Officers Forum

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Brussels, 16 April 2025  – The European Banking Federation (EBF) successfully hosted the fifth edition of its Data Protection Officers Forum (DPO Forum) on 8 April 2025 in Brussels. The event brought together over 70 Data Protection Officers from 16 countries across Europe, alongside representatives from the Data Protection Authorities (DPAs), the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), and the European Commission. 

The EBF DPO Forum serves as a platform to address the practical issues that have arisen since the General Data Protection Reregulation (GDPR) came into effect. It fosters open dialogue among DPOs and encourages the exchange of best? good practices in the implementation of data protection rules, with the goal of promoting a harmonised approach at European level, benefiting both the banking sector and data subjects. 

This year’s edition focused on the practical interplay between the GDPR and the AI Act, including the implementation of transparency obligations stemming from both regulations. Participants also engaged in discussions on challenges and best practices involved in the exchange of information for anti-money laundering (AML) purposes in the context of operational Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). 

DPOs further exchanged views and discussed with the relevant authorities on the role of AML supervisors and data protection authorities in enabling a workable AML framework for financial institutions. The Forum concluded with an exploration of how the GDPR can support the development and deployment of innovative AI in the baking industry, while safeguarding personal data. 

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For more information please contact:

Rachele Ceraulo, Policy Adviser – Data & Innovation, r.ceraulo@ebf.eu

About the EBF:
The European Banking Federation is the voice of the European banking sector, bringing together national banking associations from across Europe. The federation is committed to a thriving European economy that is underpinned by a stable, secure, and inclusive financial ecosystem, and to a flourishing society where financing is available to fund the dreams of citizens, businesses and innovators everywhere.