MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Join ASSO DPO

Becoming a member is easy: fill in the online form and submit your membership application.

The Board will review your application and notify you of the outcome within 7 days.

If your application is approved, you will receive instructions on how to pay the membership fee and complete your registration.

Membership applications can be submitted under one of the following categories:

Professional Member
Supporting Member
Educational Member

Ready to join ASSO DPO?

1. Fill in the form

2. Wait for the outcome

3. Complete your registration

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BECOME AN ASSO DPO MEMBER

Why join ASSO DPO?

By joining ASSO DPO you become part of a professional community focused on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, AI compliance, and digital strategy.

Members can connect with professionals and experts, take part in learning and professional development activities, share experiences, and contribute to the Association’s scientific and professional initiatives.

Key Benefits

access to ASSO DPO initiatives and events;
free admission to ASSO DPO Annual Congress;
preferential rates for courses and training activities;
access to members-only area and exclusive content;
access to preferential agreements, special offers and member benefits from selected partners;
regular updates, newsletters and professional insights;
opportunities to engage with professionals and experts and expand your professional network;
active involvement in the Association’s community and initiatives;
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Join ASSO DPO and contribute to the growth of our professional community.

TYPES OF ASSOCIATES

Types of ASSO DPO members

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS | INDIVIDUALS

Professional Members are individuals working in the fields of personal data protection, privacy, data protection, information security, cyber compliance, AI compliance, and digital strategy, or in areas closely related to the Association’s objectives, including Data Protection Officers.

Membership Requirements
To become a Professional Member, applicants must:

meet the integrity requirements set out in the Code of Ethics;
have at least two years of professional experience in the Association’s areas of interest;
commit to ongoing professional development.

The Board verifies that these requirements are met and decides on admission.

Being a Professional Member
Professional Members take part in the Association’s activities in accordance with the Articles of Association and may use the ASSO DPO logo subject to the limits and conditions set out in the relevant Regulations.
Professional Members are subject to the Articles of Association, the Code of Ethics, the Professional Code of Conduct and the Association’s other regulations.

Annual Membership Fee
€150.00
Payment of the membership fee is required following the Board’s approval of the membership application.

SUPPORTING MEMBERS | LEGAL ENTITIES

Supporting Members are legal entities that share ASSO DPO’s objectives and wish to contribute to the development of the Association’s activities and initiatives.

Membership Requirements
Organizations may become Supporting Members if they:

have made, or have the potential to make, a meaningful contribution to the Association’s work and objectives;
are interested in the activities, initiatives and services promoted by ASSO DPO;
share the principles and objectives set out in the Articles of Association.

The application must be submitted by a designated representative and will be reviewed by the Board, which will determine whether to approve the application.

Being a Supporting Member
Supporting Members participate in the Association’s activities in accordance with the Articles of Association and may use the ASSO DPO trademark subject to the limits and conditions set out by the Board and the relevant Regulations.
Supporting Members are subject to the Articles of Association, the Code of Ethics and any other Association regulations applicable to their membership category.

Annual Membership Fee
€300.00
Payment of the membership fee is required following the Board’s approval of the membership application.

EDUCATIONAL MEMBERS | INDIVIDUALS

Educational Members are individuals interested in exploring and gaining a deeper understanding of the fields of personal data protection, privacy, data protection, information security, cyber compliance, AI compliance, and digital strategy, including as part of a professional development and training program.

Membership Requirements
Educational Membership is open to:

individuals who have not yet acquired the two years of professional experience required to become Member;
students, secondary-school graduates, final-year university students, recent graduates and young professionals with an interest in the Association’s areas of focus.

Applications are reviewed by the Board, which decides on admission.

Being an Educational Member
Educational Members may take part in the Association’s activities and initiatives in accordance with the Articles of Association.
Educational Members may become Professional Members once they have acquired at least two years of professional experience, or after two consecutive years of membership in the Association, subject to the Board confirming that the relevant requirements have been met and to payment of the applicable membership fee.
Educational Members may not use the ASSO DPO name, logo or any other identifying marks without the Board’s express authorization.

Annual Membership Fee
€100.00
Payment of the membership fee is required following the Board’s approval of the membership application.