In this episode, Jonathan and I discuss the Data Protection Officer (DPO) role in light of GDPR – an important requirement outlined in Article 37. We discuss how the European Court of Justice views the role, how Germany had a DPO system before GDPR, and that DPOs should be supported by their employer and protected against potential conflicts of interest. We also touch on the shortage of suitable DPOs due to the price and resource requirements of the role, as well as the example of a data protection authority showing up to an See more +
In this episode, Jonathan and I discuss the Data Protection Officer (DPO) role in light of GDPR – an important requirement outlined in Article 37. We discuss how the European Court of Justice views the role, how Germany had a DPO system before GDPR, and that DPOs should be supported by their employer and protected against potential conflicts of interest. We also touch on the shortage of suitable DPOs due to the price and resource requirements of the role, as well as the example of a data protection authority showing up to an organization and finding a person who had been recently trained.
Tune in to discover more key insights about the role of the DPO as you stay knowledgeable on GDPR compliance with Life with GDPR.
Key Takeaways:
European Court of Justice and the GDPR System [00:05:46]
DPO Roles and Responsibilities [00:10:50]
Data Protection Authority Visit to an Organization [00:15:26] See less -