FAQs on Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
FAQs on Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
January 2025
We have released a set of 20 FAQs on Data Protection Officers (DPOs). These FAQs are useful to understand the role of the DPO and address the most commonly-asked questions about such an important position in an organisation.
Some of the questions which are answered include: Can the DPO be appointed by the organisation on a voluntary basis? What qualifications should the DPOs have to perform his/ her tasks? Can the DPO be a legal person? What are the tasks of the DPO? And many other questions.
The document clarifies also which organisations are legally obliged to appoint a DPO.
To view these FAQs and guidance click here