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

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