Data Protection Officer Service – Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Data Protection Officer service?

The Data Protection Officer service is designed to ensure you meet your GDPR Article 37 requirements and to help you achieve the highest level of compliance while meeting your business objectives.

Who are the GDPRLocal DPOs?

GDPRLocal’s DPOs are proactive, professional, and experienced data protection consultants who understand both compliance and the need for you to achieve your business goals.

How does GDPRLocal balance data protection and business needs?

GDPRLocal will work with you to balance data protection needs with real-life business priorities. The DPOs understand business and will always give you good advice.

Is the DPO service just about strategy?

No. Being a DPO is not just about strategy and governance; it’s also about ensuring compliance. The approach is also about practical action. Where action is required:

• Documents need to be updated
• Suppliers assessed
• People trained

GDPRLocal will ensure that these tasks are done.

How integrated are GDPRLocal DPOs with your team?

GDPRLocal’s DPOs become part of the team, from C-Suite down. Your DPO will provide the appropriate level of input and support required at all levels of your organisation.

What is the first step in GDPRLocal’s DPO approach?

The approach is based on developing a deep understanding of your:

• Business
• Products and services
• Clients and partners
• Data and processes

How does GDPRLocal develop this understanding?

Working with your management team, GDPRLocal will gain a deeper understanding of you and your compliance needs.

What is the Governance Framework?

Understanding how you operate allows GDPRLocal to create a comprehensive Governance Framework against which you can jointly:

• Identify areas of risk
• Agree on action priorities
• Produce plans
• Manage deliverables

What happens after the Governance Framework is created?

Once the Governance Framework is in place, GDPRLocal will jointly identify areas of risk, agree on action priorities, produce plans and manage deliverables with your organisation.

How much experience does GDPRLocal have with DPO services?

GDPRLocal has worked with over 4,000 companies in the last few years and provides DPO support to many companies worldwide.

What is GDPRLocal’s approach to advice?

GDPRLocal has a rigorous, comprehensive, and step-by-step approach to ensuring that they can always provide you with the best possible advice.

Why do you need an expert DPO in today’s environment?

In a world where data protection regulations are developing fast, you need an expert to help track these changes and ensure you meet your business objectives safely.

Is GDPRLocal accountable for its actions?

Yes. GDPRLocal takes its obligations seriously and accepts full accountability for its actions.

What is the Accountability Framework?

GDPRLocal’s risk assessment and rigorous Accountability Framework are designed to keep you safe.

Will the DPO become part of my team?

Yes. GDPRLocal’s DPOs will become part of your team. Working hard to keep you safe, ensuring you meet your global data protection obligations.

What types of practical tasks will the DPO handle?

Where action is required, the DPO will handle tasks such as:

• Updating documents
• Assessing suppliers
• Training people

How does GDPRLocal track regulatory changes?

GDPRLocal’s expert DPOs help track changes in data protection regulations and ensure you meet your business objectives safely as regulations develop.