Do You Need a Data Protection Officer?
The GDPR explicitly calls out the role of the Data Protection Officer — a security leadership role responsible for managing […]
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The Privacy Officer’s Handbook
A FREE introductory guide to the Privacy Officer’s role, and what should be included in a privacy management program. It […]
How do the DPO and EU representative interplay?
The GDPR applies to controllers and processors that process personal data of individuals in the EU, regardless of where the […]
Why should a data protection officer be global?
The General Data Protection Regulation introduces a general EU-wide obligation to appoint a formal data protection officers. This role is […]
The ‘good officer’ that controls our data. How to appoint a DPO
The appointment of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) is one of the most controversial points of the implementation of the […]
Can you appoint in-house legal counsel as a DPO? – Guidance from Germany
Under the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which will start to apply on 25 May 2018, many companies will […]
Seen a Data Protection Officer Post? Consider carefully before applying…
It seems that my recent post on Data Protection Officer vacancies not being GDPR compliant within Higher Education has garnered […]
Outsourcing your DPO: real-life scenarios
If you’re contracting with an outsourced DPO, there are plenty of boxes to check during the hiring process. But once […]
What Will Data Protection Officers Be Liable For in Italy?
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), companies that process large amounts of sensitive personal data or consistently monitor data […]
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about DPO but never dared to ask
As the entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) approaches, more and more companies are assessing whether […]
How to contract with your outsourced DPO
Organizations that find themselves in need of a data protection officer (DPO) under the GDPR will need to decide on […]
Here’s what it takes to be a certified DPO in Spain
The Spanish data protection authority is the first in Europe to set up regulations for data protection officer certification schemes. […]