With GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) day approaching, the number of vacancies in roles as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) has reportedly increased by over 700% in the last two years. Data protection professionals are finding that their skills and knowledge are suddenly invaluable and in high demand compared to a few years ago. VinciWorks’ guide to being a DPO will give you a clearer idea of what is required from a DPO, helping you appoint the right person for the role. The guide will also help those being promoted to the role of DPO gain an understanding of what is required of them under GDPR.
Who needs to appoint a DPO?
Under GDPR, there are certain conditions that require an organisation to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). If your organisation processes large amounts of personal data, you will most likely need to appoint a DPO.
You should appoint a DPO if you fulfil at least one of these conditions:
- Process the personal records of more than 5,000 people per year
- Employ 250 or more staff
- Are in the public sector
However, even if you do not tick any of these boxes, many companies have chosen to voluntarily appoint a DPO.
Free GDPR compliant data protection policy template
To help businesses and law firms prepare for GDPR, VinciWorks has published a host of GDPR resources. Having a GDPR ready data protection policy in place will help you ensure your data protection policies and procedures are up to date. You can download the template by clicking here.
