Data protection officers (DPOs) are independent data protection experts who are responsible for:
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Monitoring an organisation’s data protection compliance.
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Informing it of and advising on its data protection obligations
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Providing advice on DPIAs (data protection impact assessments) and monitoring their performance; and
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Acting as a contact point for data subjects and the relevant supervisory authority.
Under the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), many organisations are required to appoint a DPO to ensure compliance.
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