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Appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO): GDPR Rules

An explanation of when GDPR requires an organisation to appoint a Data Protection Officer. It covers public authorities, large-scale systematic monitoring, special-category data, documenting non-appointment and the DPO’s core responsibilities.

3 minutes 36 seconds
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KEY TAKEAWAYS

What you will learn in this video

  • Public authorities and government agencies are among the organisations requiring a DPO.
  • Large-scale systematic monitoring can trigger the appointment requirement.
  • Large-scale processing of special-category or criminal-conviction data can require a DPO.
  • Organisations should document a decision not to appoint where relevant.
  • DPO duties include DPIAs, record keeping and liaison with the ICO.

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