Data Protection Officer Made Simple – Leading Privacy Compliance and Governance Across the Organization (C39-I)

This course teaches you how to fulfill the responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) under GDPR and beyond. You’ll gain: DPO Role & Legal Foundations Understand the legal basis for appointing a DPO under GDPR (Articles 37-39) Learn the DPO’s rights, responsibilities, and reporting lines Explore independence, conflict of interest, and accountability Privacy Governance & Oversight Build and maintain a privacy governance framework Coordinate with legal, IT, HR, and business units Support privacy-by-design and privacy impact assessments Risk Management & DPIAs Identify and assess privacy risks across systems and processes Conduct and review Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) Recommend controls and monitor mitigation Monitoring & Compliance Oversee data processing activities and records of processing (RoPA) Monitor compliance with GDPR, ISO 27701, and national laws Prepare for audits, investigations, and supervisory authority engagement Training, Awareness & Incident Response Lead privacy training and awareness programs Support breach response and notification processes Maintain documentation, logs, and communication protocols Strategic Alignment Align DPO activities with ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIS2, and DORA Communicate privacy posture to boards, regulators, and data subjects Support trust, transparency, and ethical data use