11 Oct 2017

Data Protection Officers – a world of uncertainty

The GDPR requires the appointment of a data protection officer (DPO) in certain circumstances. This briefing analyses those criteria and who may be appointed DPO.

The EU General Data Protection Regulation provides that a data protection officer (DPO) must be designated in certain circumstances. While some guidance has been issued in this respect, important questions as to whether a DPO must be appointed and, if so, whom to appoint, remain unanswered. This briefing considers these difficult questions and what it means in practice for businesses. This briefing was first published in Privacy Laws & Business UK Report, Issue 93.


Data Protection Officers – a world of uncertainty

 

This material is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal or other professional advice.

Contact Information
Rebecca Cousin
Partner at Slaughter and May
London
Richard de Carle
Partner at Slaughter and May
London
Rob Sumroy
Partner at Slaughter and May
London