GDPR lays out some parameters describing who can be a DPO. In brief the DPO should be trained in data protection law while the level of expertise required is situational. Like much of this principled based legislation, it is worth looking at the primary texts to understand the concepts. DPO’s background The main texts to […]
The Data protection officers (DPO) is an unusual role, as it has some statutory functions and independence, yet still exists within an organisation’s line structure. GDPR did not introduce the concept of DPO. The practice of appointing a DPO has developed in several Member States over the years since Directive 95/46/EC3 in October 1995. However since the coming into force of GDPR appointing DPOs is now mandatory […]
There is a certain amount of confusion around Ireland about DPOs after GDPR came into force. In 95% of cases we tell Irish Organisations that they don’t need one. How do we come to that conclusion? It is worth stepping back for a moment and think about what GDPR says about the requirement for DPOs: The Law Article 37(1) of the […]