Data Protection Officer
/ˈdeɪtə prəˈtɛkʃən ˈɒfɪsər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual appointed within an organization to ensure compliance with data protection laws and oversee data privacy strategy.
The company appointed a data protection officer to manage GDPR compliance.
Forms
- data protection officers
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Commentary
The role involves both advisory and monitoring functions, and may be mandatory under certain data protection regulations like the GDPR.
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