Data Protection Officer—required role for certain organisations to oversee GDPR compliance.
A Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for overseeing data protection compliance and advising on GDPR obligations. GDPR requires DPOs for public authorities, organisations with large-scale systematic monitoring, and those processing special category data at scale. DPOs must have expert knowledge of data protection, operate independently, and report to senior management. DPOs can be internal staff or external services.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
DPO appointment may be mandatory under GDPR. Even if not required, DPO-type expertise helps ensure data protection compliance. Understand whether your organisation requires a DPO.