Data Protection Officer (DPO)

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) advises companies or organizations on data protection topics.

Feb 22, 20221 min read

The job of a Data Protection Officer (short: DPO) is to make sure that a business or organization processes personal data only according to the applicable data protection rules and regulations.

Non-compliance can cause loss of data, customer loyalty, reputation, and trigger liability of organization, executives, and officers. Therefore, it is imperative, to choose the Data Protection Officer according to their personal and professional expertise and experience in technical, legal, and organizational matters.

Typical task of the DPO are: