An entity requires a Data Protection Officer (‘DPO’) when its core activities involve processing sensitive data on a large scale, or involve large scale, regular and systematic monitoring of individuals.
The designated DPO must be an expert in data protection, reporting directly to the highest management level, but not subject to management instructions regarding the exercise of their tasks. A DPO effectively assists the controller or processor in all issues relating to the protection of personal data, in particular by monitoring internal compliance, informing and advising on data protection obligations, providing advice regarding Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and acting as a contact point for all data privacy matters.
Fenech & Fenech Advocates can aid businesses to comply with GDPR obligations by acting as an external DPO. By outsourcing, clients avoid the challenge and expense of recruiting and training an employed DPO, while also avoiding internal conflicts of interest arising by ensuring that the DPO services are performed by persons independent from the executive management.
The designated DPO must be an expert in data protection, reporting directly to the highest management level, but not subject to management instructions regarding the exercise of their tasks. A DPO effectively assists the controller or processor in all issues relating to the protection of personal data, in particular by monitoring internal compliance, informing and advising on data protection obligations, providing advice regarding Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and acting as a contact point for all data privacy matters.
Fenech & Fenech Advocates can aid businesses to comply with GDPR obligations by acting as an external DPO. By outsourcing, clients avoid the challenge and expense of recruiting and training an employed DPO, while also avoiding internal conflicts of interest arising by ensuring that the DPO services are performed by persons independent from the executive management.