Word of the Day – October 5, 2019

data protection officer

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Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Role This role is focused on making sure the data controller follows the European Union regulations regarding personal data processing. They are appointed for two year periods and can only be terminated if they fail to fulfill their duty; however, they can be reappointed indefinitely. First, they must inform and advise the data controller or the processor of their obligations and to document this activity and the responses received. Next, they are to monitor the “implementation and application” of the organization’s policies and training on data management as well as monitoring the application of these polices. They must also keep documentation on (according to Article 28) at least the name of the data collecting entity, contact details of their DPO, purpose of the data processing, types of subjects and data, “recipients of the personal data“, whether or not data is transferred outside the EU, and offering the time limits for data erasure. Likewise, they must monitor personal data breaches and “the response to requests from the supervisory authority”. They have a variety of roles to the supervisory authority including cooperating with the supervisory authority if requested and to be the supervisory authority’s contact person in the organization. Any individuals who perform the duties of a data protection officer should be assigned to this role. (used 117 times in citations and controls)
Title An individual appointed by the Significant Data Fiduciary under clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 10 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. (used 8 times in citations and controls)

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Plural data protection officers
Plural Possessive data protection officers'
Possessive data protection officer's

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