External Data Protection Officer (DSO/DPO)
Do you need to appoint a Data Protection Officer by law? Or is the issue a high priority for business-critical reasons? With our comprehensive solution, we help you with the data protection issue without you having to hire. You will receive a knowledgeable DSO who will help you with the law and to put everything into practice.
Make GDPR simple and manageable
Compliance with the Data Protection Regulation is critical for every organization. However, resources are often lacking to meet the demands fully.
With an external data protection officer, you get qualified support in your GDPR work and can work more structured and proactively with privacy issues. You ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risks and meet the requirement for the independence of the data protection officer without burdening the internal organisation.
Data protection officer as a service - what is included?
When you choose DirSys Data Protection Officer as a service, you get access to a dedicated external data protection officer to help you comply with GDPR. The service provides you with ongoing advice, support with supervisory issues and help to translate regulations into practical work. To give you both cost control and the highest possible value, we offer the following packages at a fixed monthly cost.
DSO Small
Registration of DSO to IMY
Anchoring the DSO role in the business
Gap Analysis GDPR & Action Plan
Incident advice
Legal advice to data subjects and staff
Monthly reconciliation with your DSO
DSO Medium
All in DSO Small
Preparation of annual plan
Prioritization of the most critical activities
Examination of register list
Review of impact assessments
Privacy Policy Review
DSO Large
All in DSO Small & Medium
Advice on rights requests from data subjects
Review of educational materials
Implementation of measures Gap analysis
Review of data protection processes and procedures
Audit of the organization's incident management
Identify procedures and instructions needed
DSO Premium
All in DSO Small, Medium & Large
Assist when requiring new or existing IT solutions
Support in the development of data protection culture & security culture
Support in the implementation of business processes
Creation of templates such as Pub Agreements, Privacy Policy, Incident Reporting & Training Materials
Advice on how to carry out risk assessments in the field of information security
How we work for secure and simple data protection
Safe, transparent advice
We take the trust of our customers seriously. You will receive clear priorities, regular feedback and ethical and objective assessments.
Acting instead of reacting
As an external DSO, we have a long-term and preventive perspective. Together with you, we identify and solve problems before they arise.
Industry knowledge
The need for data protection varies depending on the business. With industry understanding from public sector, healthcare, tech & SaaS, finance & insurance and much more, we provide you with customized consulting.
How to start your data protection journey with us
You fill out the form below
We will contact you and book a digital meeting to discuss your needs
We make a recommendation on the structure and scope
You make a decision if you want to move forward.
You are up and running quickly, at a fixed monthly cost, and can be sure that you are doing the right data protection work!
Satisfied customers to be proud of
“Provides complex guidance in a simple way. Is easy to work with and has the security required for the role.”
Frequently Asked Questions about Data Protection Officer (DSO/DPO)
Does our organisation need to appoint a Data Protection Officer?
The Privacy Protection Authority recommends that all organisations appoint a DSO. However, there are some types of organizations that according to the GDPR outta appoint a Data Protection Officer.
These are:
- Public bodies as public authorities
- Organisations that process personal data on a regular, systematic and/or extensive basis in their core activities
- Organisations that, in their core activities, process sensitive personal data or personal data relating to crimes on a large scale.
What does a Data Protection Officer do?
The task of a Data Protection Officer is to monitor your compliance with the requirements of the GDPR and to protect your personal data. This means, among other things, that:
- Inform and advise businesses about their obligations under GDPR
- Assist in the investigation of suspicious personal data breaches, such as data breaches or the dissemination of personal data
- Act as a point of contact for the supervisory authority in matters relating to the processing of personal data
- Educate and inform on the issue of personal data management and about recent events in the field
- Establishing and reviewing impact assessments (DPIAs)
- Monitor compliance with GDPR
Does the Data Protection Officer have to be employed?
No, a DSO does not have to be employed. A DSO should be independent which is why it is even advantageous to hire an external DSO.
What is the advantage of having an external Data Protection Officer?
The advantage of having an external data protection officer is that you follow best practices and have access to an independent DSO. It will also be a more cost-effective and flexible solution than hiring, training and retaining an employee.
With DirSys DSO as a service, you can customize the scope according to your needs and you get access to a broad portfolio of expertise in data protection, law, information security and IT.
Can our CISO, Municipal Attorney, Business Developer or CEO be a Data Protection Officer?
There are requirements for a DSO to be someone who has an independent position in the organization. It can be difficult to be independent if you already have another position in the organization. According to the Privacy Protection Authority, it is inappropriate if the DSO is part of the organization's management or otherwise participates in making overall decisions about the operations.
Who can act as Data Protection Officer?
In order to act as a DSO, one must have knowledge of GDPR, be able to understand the core business and have the ability to disseminate a data protection culture.
Who should a Data Protection Officer report to?
The DSO shall report to the management or board of the organisation as a starting point.
Can we be fined if we do not have a Data Protection Officer?
The short answer is yes. Also, be sure to notify the appointed DSO to the IMY Privacy Protection Authority.
Do you want to know more about Data Protection Officer as a service?
Feel free to contact us and we will tell you more about the setup!