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Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Privacy
Role responsible for advising on and monitoring data protection compliance.
Definition
A Data Protection Officer advises on obligations, monitors compliance, trains staff, and serves as a contact point for regulators and individuals, where required by law.
In plain English
Role responsible for advising on and monitoring data protection compliance.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It strengthens governance and helps embed privacy-by-design into projects and operations.
Example
Example: DPO reviews DPIA/PIA, recommends minimization, and ensures DSAR processes are workable.