The General Data Protection Regulation, which obliges data controllers to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) or Data Protection Representative (DPR), entered into force on 25 May 2018.
The primary role of the data protection officer (DPO) is to ensure that the personal data of the organization’s staff, customers, suppliers, or other persons (data subject) are processed in accordance with the applicable data protection legislation. The role of the DPR is to act on behalf of the company in front of the relevant EU authority or to be addressed by the relevant authority.
Article 37 of the General Data Protection Regulation requires data controllers resident in the EU to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) or Data Protection Representative (DPR). For DPO or DPR Services, you can benefit from special offers created for you in line with your company’s needs.
Article 37 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) obliges data controllers residing in the European Union to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) or Article 27 Data Protection Representative (DPR).
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What Are The Conditions To Be Subject To GDPR For The Companies Outside The EU?
- If there is a company established in the EU, a contact office or a similar structure
- Offers goods or services to EU residents
- If they conduct profiling study for EU residents
DPO / DPR Obligations
- Cooperating with data protection authorities .
- Monitoring the organisation's, compliance with GDPR and with its data protection policies and agreements.
- Providing the staff awareness training and regulating internal compliancy
- Providing legal advice about data processing activities and data processors
Competencies Required for DPO / DPR Services
- Holding at least one of the CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe), CIPP/US (Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States), or CIPM ( Certified Information Privacy Manager) certificates issued by IAPP,
- Being an expert on GDPR and having legal experience.
DPO /DPR Services Languages
- English, Dutch, Italian, French, German and Turkish
Sanctions If Not – Compliant
- The risk of non-compliance in terms of GDPR is approximately either 20 million Euros or up to 4 percent (higher amount applies) of the global turnover.
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