Data Protection Officer as a Service

The role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is essential for handling the wide array of privacy activities an organisation needs to perform. From navigating the ever-evolving privacy landscape and how privacy requirements translate in practice to their organisation, to leading communications with the data protection authorities when needed, DPOs need a diverse and multidisciplinary set of skills. Adding to this the increased scrutiny over their independence and qualifications from the regulators, the task of finding and appointing a suitable DPO is now more complex than ever.

With these requirements in mind, we support our clients through our Data Protection as a Service (DPOaaS) offering. Our multidisciplinary experts support internal DPOs in their tasks and/or serve as the appointed DPO for organisations, ensuring that independence and expertise go hand in hand. DPOaaS is available on a part-time or full-time basis and is tailored to your organisation, considering your size, ambitions, maturity and structure.

In practical terms, this usually involves activities in the following areas:

Maturity assessments,
Data protection impact assessments,
Definition of company specific key performance indicators,
Target state roadmap,
Advising on best practices,
Training and awareness,
Support and advice,
Communication with data protection authorities and data subjects.

Appointing a trusted DPO serves not only as a way to fulfil legal obligations, but can also bring immense value to organisations, even for the ones who are not legally mandated to do so. Companies appointing a DPO gain a valuable partner who can effectively cooperate with internal and external stakeholders, strengthen the company’s strategy and serve as an effective driver for change, resulting in increased customer and employee trust.

Outsourcing the DPO function provides organisations with a tailored and on-demand solution that guarantees independence, expertise in privacy and data protection, and the advantage of leveraging multidisciplinary knowledge across the globe. We are committed to helping organisations navigate the complexities of data protection and helping ensure the privacy and security of personal data.