An organizational Data Protection Officer (DPO) is a regulatory requirement of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018
The Data Protection Officer is an invaluable asset in any organization – they are the go-to individual for guidance and advice when it comes to protecting data.
As data privacy continues to transform and take center stage in the global business landscape, companies need a reliable expert whose sole purpose is to ensure adherence of their company operations with ever-evolving regulations.
The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has a complex framework. Therefore it requires organizations to actively and effectively comply with the guidelines.
DPO has responsibilities of:
• Advising, supervising as well as the implementation of regulatory requirements.
• Bring awareness among the organization’s employees regarding potential data vulnerabilities
• Train the staff regularly to ensure compliance.
• Has to make sure that the staff is aware of the upkeep of personal data to avoid breaches.
• DPO ensures the staff follows data protection compliance for every action they take.
• Acts as a point of contact for issues related to data protection queries
We ensure that DPOs can establish an ideal working ecosystem within the company where:
• Both top management and staff engage with their duties in compliance with training offered by their DPO.
• Passwords used are changed regularly and are not easily breakable.
• Staff understand the importance of cybersecurity, personal and corporate data.
• Staff understand the relevance of GDPR and allied rules in the connected world.
• Staff are careful in avoiding phishing emails and promptly report the same to bolster the company’s cybersecurity efforts.