This article is written by Kavya Arora. It provides a brief background on the need for the role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in an organisation. The author lists the essential skills required by a DPO, including technical, soft and professional skills. These skills are crucial for any DPO who aims to advance in their career and adhere to data protection regulations. Read further to identify the skills you must possess and those you need to develop to become a successful DPO.
Introduction
With the advancement in technology there has been an increase in the need to protect one’s data. Companies have started facing cyber-attacks and various other threats of data privacy breach. To counter this issue, finding the experts having the knowledge and the expertise to limit these breaches and to handle the additional risks attached to these attacks is much needed. These data protection experts are required by the companies to maintain the trust of their customers and protect their personal data along with complying with the various data protection laws around the globe. The term Data Protection Officer (DPO) was first recognised under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which was passed by the European Union (EU). It is mandatory to hire a DPO as per the GDPR for the organisations which handle huge amounts of sensitive or personal data in their day-to-day functioning.
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