DPO Support

A DPO (Data Protection Officer) is a person or entity appointed by the data controller to assist in complying with the GDPR. When processing data in your company, you must designate someone who will respond to inquiries from the Data Protection Authority. This person is also responsible for addressing questions from individuals whose data is being processed. The DPO has the necessary competencies to carry out risk assessments, respond to data breaches, and coordinate the implementation of GDPR-related solutions.

According to the law, the appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is mandatory for entities that process sensitive data on a large scale, public authorities, and those whose activities involve monitoring individuals on a large scale. For these entities, it is a legal requirement. If your company does not fall into these categories, appointing a DPO is not mandatory. However, you may choose to appoint one if you want to ensure data security and monitor compliance with GDPR regulations in line with the current legal framework.

In short, the Data Protection Officer (DPO) informs, checks, advises, and monitors all matters related to GDPR within your organization. They communicate with the supervisory authority (the Data Protection Office) and respond to their inquiries.

The DPO informs the data controller, processors, and employees about their obligations regarding data protection under the GDPR. They monitor requests from individuals whose data is processed in your organization and take actions to ensure that personal data in your company is secure.

The price depends on several factors. It mainly arises from the time the consultant needs to dedicate to your company. The estimate is presented at the beginning of the collaboration.

Both internal and external DPO solutions have their pros and cons. It’s up to you to assess which features are most important for your company. The advantage of an internal DPO is that they are always on-site, allowing for quicker involvement in daily GDPR tasks. The downside is often a lack of full expertise, additional workload for the employee, or the need to create a new position and ensure ongoing training. An external DPO, on the other hand, is fully competent, independent, objective, and focused solely on ensuring data protection and security. The disadvantages of external support include the need to pre-emptively request additional DPO assistance, which may result in a longer response time.

An external DPO is a fully qualified, independent, and objective professional, working solely towards one goal—ensuring the security and protection of personal data. You do not need to allocate funds for training, as an external DPO is already fully trained and prepared for the role. You can be confident that the person assigned to assist your company has extensive experience and practical knowledge, which is particularly valuable when quick responses to crisis situations are needed.