Glossary

What is a Data Protection Officer (DPO)?

A data protection officer (DPO) is an enterprise security leadership position mandated by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). GDPR requires companies to have data protection officers in charge of overseeing and implementing their company's data protection plan.

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