Privacy (Data Protection) Officer

Privacy (Data Protection) Officer

An official responsible for the coordination and implementation of all privacy, data protection and confidentiality efforts within an organisation. They are generally responsible to Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) or senior management for ensuring that the organization complies with privacy and data protection laws. Officers monitor and report to internal and external stakeholders about the organisation’s activities relating to privacy.


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