The CBP primarily supervises compliance with and application of the Dutch Data Protection Act [Wet bescherming persoonsgegevens (Wbp)], the Police Data Act [Wet politiegegevens (Wpg)] and the Municipal Database (Personal Files) Act [Wet gemeentelijke basisadministratie persoonsgegevens (Wet GBA)].
The CBP is convinced that self-regulation will contribute effectively to the achievement of the individual’s fundamental right to the protection of his privacy. As such, the Authority is promoting the appointment of a data protection officer and is encouraging companies to formulate a code of conduct for their branch of industry or sector.