CNIL

The CNIL is the French regulatory authority responsible for ensuring the protection of citizens' personal data in France.

CNIL, standing for Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (National Commission on Informatics and Liberty)

The link between the CNIL and the GDPR lies in the fact that the CNIL is the supervisory authority responsible for enforcing the GDPR in France.

It has the power to impose sanctions, provide advice, and guidance to companies and organizations, investigate data breaches, and promote awareness of data protection.