The responsibilities of the Inspector General for Personal Data Protection (GIODO) are provided for by the provisions of the Act of 29 August 1997 on the Protection of Personal Data (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2002, No. 101, item 926, with amendments). Pursuant to these provisions the Inspector General for Personal Data Protection shall be responsible for:
- supervision over ensuring the compliance of data processing with the provisions on the protection of personal data,
- issue administrative decisions and consider complaints with respect to the enforcement of the provisions on the protection of personal data,
- keep a register of data filing systems and provide information on the registered data files,
- issue opinions on bills and regulations with respect to the protection of personal data,
- initiate and undertake activities to improve the protection of personal data,
- participate in the work of international organizations and institutions involved in personal data protection.
