Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Also known as: data privacy officer, data protection lead, dpo, information protection officer, privacy lead, privacy officer
In plain language
A Data Protection Officer is an independent privacy-compliance specialist who helps an organisation understand its duties, monitor its practices, advise on risk and act as a contact point for people and regulators. A DPO should have suitable expertise, resources and freedom from conflicting roles. Whether appointment, certification or notification is required depends on the jurisdiction.
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A Data Protection Officer is an independent privacy-compliance specialist who helps an organisation understand its duties, monitor its practices, advise on risk and act as a contact point for people and regulators. A DPO should have suitable expertise, resources and freedom from conflicting roles. Whether appointment, certification or notification is required depends on the jurisdiction.
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