The Importance and Role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for GDPR Compliance

The Importance and Role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for GDPR Compliance

The General Data Protection Regulation — better known as GDPR — calls for the appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) as one of the requirements for full compliance. Of course, this has left many companies wondering whether they’re subject to GDPR regulations and whether it’s necessary to hire someone to fulfill the Data Protection Officer role. The answer will vary depending upon a few factors such as company size, target audience and the nature of your business.