As you might have expected, theĀ GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)Ā has createdĀ a spike in demand for data protection and privacy experts.Ā Organisations are desperate to hire peopleĀ who can guide them towards regulatory compliance and avoid large fines. In this latest blog discover what a DPO’s tasks are and how to become one.
For many organizations, this isnāt just a wish;Ā theyĀ are legally required toĀ findĀ such a personĀ and appoint them asĀ aĀ DPO (data protection officer).Ā
The demand for DPOs makes it an ideal job role for those looking toĀ advance their career.Ā YouĀ need plenty ofĀ experience,Ā as well as demonstrable soft skills, but it provides anĀ opportunity with plenty of room for growth. LetāsĀ take a lookĀ at how you can get started.Ā
WHAT A DPO DOESĀ
Itās worthĀ summarising exactly what a DPOās tasks are because youāll see that they are responsible for more than simplyĀ reviewingĀ GDPR compliance.Ā
Yes, they are broadly tasked withĀ advisingĀ organizations on how to comply with their legal requirements concerning data protection.Ā But that doesnāt just include things like monitoring policies and looking into the need for DPIAs (data protection impact assessments).Ā
It also involvesĀ helping staff understand theirĀ data protectionĀ obligationsĀ and serving as a point of contact for individuals who contact the organizationĀ withĀ dataĀ protection and privacy queries.Ā
This means that DPOsĀ will be regularly discussing the GDPR to people who arenāt technically minded. As such, theyĀ must haveĀ strong communication skills and be capable of explaining complex issuesĀ without using jargon.Ā
Itās much harder to teach skills like that than to train someone onĀ the ins and outs of the GDPR, butĀ still eminently possible.Ā
SPECIALIST DPO TRAININGĀ
If youāre interested in becoming a DPO, youĀ will benefit massively fromĀ taking aĀ trainingĀ course dedicatedĀ to the role.Ā It will help you understand the technical requirements of the GDPR and how they applyĀ to each part of your jobĀ roleĀ andĀ give you practical experience ofĀ the tasks youāre responsible for.Ā
For example, you canĀ understand exactly whatās required whenĀ performing, say, aĀ DPIA, but you need to be aware of yourĀ boundaries. DPOs must operate independently and without any conflict of interest. Taking too active a roleĀ inĀ tasks like thisĀ jeopardize your status as an advisorĀ and violate the GDPRās requirements.Ā
IT GovernanceāsĀ Certified Data Protection Officer (C-DPO) Masterclass Training CourseĀ gives you the technicalĀ and spatial expertise you need to become a DPO.Ā
Over four days, our expertĀ trainers will help you hone your knowledge of the GDPR and showĀ you how to use that knowledge appropriately while fulfilling your tasks as a DPO.Ā
If you alreadyĀ have a strong understanding of the GDPR, you might prefer ourĀ Certified Data Protection Officer (C-DPO) Upgrade Training Course.Ā
This two-day course builds on the knowledge you wouldĀ have gained from passing the GDPR Practitioner exam, focusing on theĀ practical application of the Regulation in the workplace.
Source: How to become a data protection officer
GDPR Training
Tags: data protection officer, DPO, GDPR Privacy
