DPO a professional figure to be chosen carefully

Among the requirements to comply with the European GDPR regulation is a mandatory professional figure for public administrations and some private companies. This is the DPO, an acronym for Data Protection Officer, which is the professional in charge of assessing and organizing the management of the processing of personal data and certifying its adequate protection. This is a role that requires highly specialized skills and therefore must be chosen carefully so as to conform to his or her role. It is worth pointing out that the DPO is not the “operational” figure who is in charge of privacy management, but the independent supervisor who assesses the compliance of the procedures put in place to ensure the maximum security of the data held, with the duty to take the necessary actions to ensure their privacy. We also consider that the appointment of a DPO is also recommended for companies that do not have to comply with the obligation.

Making the right choice

But what elements should be considered when choosing a DPO? First, the candidate must have a thorough knowledge of the GDPR and thus be up-to-date on national and European data protection regulations. Another key characteristic is knowledge of the most current information technology and data protection security measures. He or she must then have knowledge of the specific business sector in which he or she works, as well as the ability to promote data protection practices in the public entity or private company with which he or she works.

The Hypergrid Guarantee

Whether the entity or company chooses to have an external or in-house DPO, Hypergrid ‘s experts can help. In fact, Hypergrid offers outsourced DPO service for public entities and companies. In case, on the other hand, there is a preference for an internal figure, Hypergrid is able to identify and suggest the appointment of the DPO whose main responsibility, we remind you, is to observe, evaluate and organize the management of the processing of personal data so that they are treated in compliance with European and national privacy regulations. Finally, Hypergrid also offers consulting services to best comply with the European GDPR regulation including Private Impact Assessment or Privacy Impact Assessment, the so-called PIA, the procedure that helps identify and minimize the many privacy risks.

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