WHAT IS DPO AS A SERVICE? (DPOAAS)
DPOaaS refers to a service provided by a company that offers a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to other organisations on a contractual basis. A DPO is a professional responsible for ensuring that an organisation complies with data protection laws and regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union. DPOaaS providers typically offer expertise and guidance in areas such as data protection impact assessments, privacy policy development and staff training on data protection best practices.
WHAT IS A DPO RESPONSIBLE FOR?
Primary responsibilities include:
– Monitoring compliance with data protection laws and regulations, including conducting internal audits
– Acting as a point of contact between organisations and data protection authorities
– Handling data subjects’ requests, such as access, rectification and erasure requests
DPOs are mandatory for certain organisations, such as those that engage in large scale monitoring or processing of sensitive data.
