Data Protection Officer

In an increasingly digital world, protecting personal data is more important than ever. Whether appointed voluntarily or required by law, an external data protection officer as defined by Art. 37 GDPR will help your company meet GDPR requirements and ensure legally compliant and efficient data processing. With their expertise, they protect your company from legal risks and ensure that your data protection strategies are implemented in a future-proof and practical manner.

What is an external data protection officer?

An external data protection officer is a specialized expert who helps companies and organizations implement and comply with data protection regulations.
The data protection officer analyzes existing data protection processes, identifies potential risks and weaknesses, and develops tailor-made solutions to efficiently meet legal requirements. They also ensure that employees are trained and kept up to date with the latest developments in data protection law. By working with an external data protection officer, companies can ensure that their data protection strategies are both legally compliant and practice-oriented without having to build internal resources.

Advantages of an external data protection officer

Working with an external data protection consultant offers companies numerous advantages. They benefit from the expertise of a specialized professional who is always familiar with the latest legal developments in data protection. This enables efficient and legally compliant implementation of data protection requirements without tying up internal resources. An external consultant also brings an objective perspective to the company, identifies potential risks and weaknesses, and develops tailor-made solutions that strengthen the data protection strategy in the long term. Additionally, the consultant ensures compliance with all legal requirements, such as those of the GDPR, protecting the company from legal and financial risks like high fines. Ultimately, with the support of an external data protection officer, companies can optimize their data protection processes and ensure compliance without setting up an internal department.

Unlike an internal data protection officer, an external consultant brings an objective perspective to your company or organization. Additionally, unlike the appointment of an internal employee, they are not subject to the special protection against dismissal under Section 6 (4) Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) in conjunction with Section 626 German Civil Code (BGB).

Our services as an external data protection officer

• Monitoring of data protection obligations
  We support you with the introduction of a data protection management system including all relevant components such as the list of processing activities, deletion concept, data protection declarations and internal guidelines.
• Analysis and optimization of your processes
  We are pleased to review your existing processes and develop customized solutions to ensure your compliance.
• Training and sensitization of your
  Data protection affects all areas of a company. We ensure that both company management and employees are familiar with data protection issues.
• Advice on data protection impact assessments
  We are happy to advise you in connection with the implementation of threshold analyses and data protection impact assessments in accordance with Art. 35 GDPR.
• Advice on third country transfers
  In our networked world, third country transfers are not the exception, but the rule. In order to bring these into compliance with data protection law, appropriate safeguards must be in place. We will be happy to advise you on the selection of the appropriate guarantees and how these can best be implemented within the company or in the third country.
• Contact for authorities and affected parties
  Whether requests for information or audits – we represent your interests competently and efficiently.
• Regular audits and monitoring
  We continuously monitor your data protection measures and ensure that you are always up to date.

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