You might hire a data protection officer to:
- Ensure full compliance with GDPR
Ensure compliance with sector-specific data protection regulations
Identify and eliminate areas of risk for sensitive data
Train and educate employees and management on their responsibilities under data protection laws
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Experience providing direction in the implementation of strategies and procedures to ensure compliance with GDPR and any other sector-specific data protection laws | Certification in IT, information security, computer science, software engineering, business, or related fields |
| Excellent knowledge of GDPR and sector-specific data protection laws | Professional certifications in privacy, security, or risk management |
| Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills | Commitment to keeping up with evolving legislature |
| Solid understanding of IT technology and processes | Extensive knowledge of emerging technologies and how they affect data protection |
| Experience mentoring and training organizations and individuals on data protection compliance | Excellent attention to detail |
