Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés

The Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) is a French government authority responsible for protecting individuals’ private data and ensuring organizations handle personal information responsibly. It enforces laws related to data privacy, supervises data collection practices, and promotes transparency. CNIL also provides guidance to organizations and individuals to ensure compliance with data protection regulations, especially the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Its goal is to safeguard personal freedoms in the digital world while enabling responsible data use for innovation and services.