CNIL

About CNIL

In the digital universe, the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) is the personal data regulator. Created in 1978 by the Data Protection Act, CNIL is an independent administrative authority that assists professionals in their compliance and helps individuals manage their personal data and exercise their rights. It analyzes the impact of technological innovations and emerging uses on privacy and freedoms. Finally, it works closely with its European and international counterparts to develop harmonized regulation.