Data Protection Officer – Ensuring Compliance with Confidence

Under many data protection regulations, appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is mandatory for many organizations. A DPO is pivotal to ensuring that your business processes personal data in compliance with applicable laws.

The DPO serves as the central contact for all matters related to privacy and data protection, liaising with management, business units, customers, and regulatory authorities. Their primary role is to oversee the development and execution of your organization's data protection strategy, ensuring full compliance with evolving regulations.

Why Choose DSN GROUP as Your External DPO?

At DSN GROUP, we specialize in offering a comprehensive range of DPO services, helping organizations of all sizes meet their data protection obligations. Acting as your external DPO, we provide:

  • Initial Assessment: We start by analyzing your organization’s current data protection status. This includes reviewing all processes involving personal data, your website, privacy policy, and Technical and Organizational Measures (TOMs).
  • Detailed Inventory: We examine service provider contracts, data protection policies, consent declarations, and any monitoring systems like video surveillance.
  • Centralized Management: The findings are documented in our privacy management software DSN Port, ensuring accountability and compliance with privacy regulations.

How We Support Your Organization

Our team of seasoned lawyers and IT professionals provides end-to-end DPO support, including:

Training and Awareness

Designing and delivering tailored training programs to equip your employees with the knowledge and skills needed for effective data protection.

Implementation of Technical and Organizational Measures (TOMs)

Assessing and configuring TOMs to protect sensitive personal data held by your organization.

Incident Management and Compliance Support

  • Evaluating and managing data breaches.
  • Drafting and negotiating contracts, policies, and agreements (e.g., works council agreements).
  • Serving as the communication bridge between your organization and data protection authorities or data subjects.

Maintaining Compliance Records

  • Creating and updating your Record of Processing Activities (ROPA).
  • Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high-risk processing activities.
     

The Value of an External DPO

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Expertise Across Disciplines:
Our team combines legal and IT expertise to address both regulatory and technical aspects of data protection.

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Cost Efficiency:
Avoid the overhead costs of hiring an in-house DPO while gaining access to a full team of specialists.

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Scalability and Flexibility:
Our services adapt to your organization’s needs, whether you require ongoing support or help with specific projects.

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Global Compliance:
We stay abreast of international data protection laws, ensuring your operations remain compliant across jurisdictions.

Achieve Compliance with Confidence

Appointing a Data Protection Officer is more than a regulatory requirement—it’s a strategic step toward building trust, mitigating risks, and enhancing operational efficiency. With DSN GROUP, you can focus on your core business while we ensure that your data protection framework is robust, compliant, and future-proof.

Experienced Professionals

Our experience in the field of data protection spans more than 20 years and encompasses the role of Data Protection Officer for over 2000 companies. We are proud to have been appointed DPO by a number of renowned international companies and corporate groups.

Contact us

Looking for a qualified and experienced service provider to take on the role of Data Protection Officer? We’re here to support you as your external Data Protection Officer. Contact us today to schedule a no-obligation consultation!

Cihan Parlar

Cihan Parlar, LL.M. (Tilburg), Lawyer

Managing Director

Email: cparlar@re-move-this.first-privacy.com

Phone: +31 20 211 7116

FIRST PRIVACY B.V., Amsterdam

Peter Suhren

Peter Suhren, Lawyer

Managing Director

Email: psuhren@re-move-this.first-privacy.com

Phone: +49 421 69 66 32-822

FIRST PRIVACY GmbH, Bremen

If your inquiry concerns an organization based in Germany, these contacts will help you

Oliver Stutz

Oliver Stutz, Lawyer

Managing Director

Email: ostutz@re-move-this.datenschutz-nord.de

Phone: +49 421 69 66 32-314

datenschutz nord GmbH, Bremen

Christian Borchers

Dr. iur.

Christian Borchers, Lawyer

Managing Director

Email: office@re-move-this.datenschutz-sued.de

Phone: +49 931 30 49 76-0

datenschutz süd GmbH, Würzburg