The data protection officer

The figure of the data protection officer (DPO) is key when it comes to ensuring compliance with data protection regulations in organisations, advising the entities that process the data and acting as a bridge between them and the APDCAT or the competent corresponding control authority. The DPO can be on the staff of the data processor or data controller, or act within the framework of a service contract. 

The DPO must inform and advise the management and staff of your organization on the obligations imposed by data protection regulations. This figure will also monitor that you comply with the regulations, advise you on the data protection impact assessment and cooperate with the APDCAT or the corresponding control authority, as they act as a point of contact for issues related to data processing.