DPO of the Year 2026 - Online application form - EN

What is the application process of the DPO of the Year 2026 Award?

1. Complete and submit the application form by 30 September 2026. A jury of experts will review the applications and select the candidates they want to see in phase 2.

2. If you are selected, you will be invited to a 45-min interview with the jury on the afternoon of 15 October 2026. The interview will take place at the Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity, in-person (mandatory).

3. The winner will be announced at the CSWL Gala & Awards Night 2026 on 22 October 2026 at Kinepolis Kirchberg.

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Additional contribution

Confirm your presence at the CSWL Gala & Awards Night 2026

Your Last and First Name *

Job title *

Your CV *

Your LinkedIn Profile *

1. Every privacy professional has a different story. Tell us yours! *

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2. What do you believe is the true purpose of the DPO role beyond compliance and what motivates you to excel in your role? *

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3. Imagine that, five years from now, one of your colleagues is asked why you deserved the DPO of the Year award. What do you think they would say? What kind of legacy do you hope to leave as a DPO? *

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4. Describe the main initiatives or projects you have led over the last year. How have these initiatives improved your organization’s compliance with data protection regulations? *

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5. How do you ensure that privacy is not just a compliance exercise, but part of your organisation's culture and decision-making? *

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6. Privacy is a collective effort. How do you contribute to knowledge sharing, professional collaboration, and the development of better privacy practices beyond your organisation? *

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7. If you had to pick just one, what achievement or rewarding moment in your career are you most proud of? *

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8. Which GDPR requirement resonates most with you, and why? *

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9. What have been the most difficult or frustrating situations, and how have you managed them? *

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10. How do you see the role of the DPO evolving? What are you doing to stay ahead of these changes and prepare for the future? *

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11. What emerging challenge do you believe organizations are underestimating? *

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12. Do you believe data protection still exists? *

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13. Is there anything else you would like to share that has not been covered in the previous questions? *

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Do you confirm your participation at the CSWL Gala & Awards Night on 22 October 2026 at Kinepolis Kirchberg? (mandatory) *

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