Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

An individual with professional qualities and expert knowledge of data protection law and practices. The DPO will provide expert knowledge, guidance, and implementation of appropriate compliance measures to a controller or processor of personal data.


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