Security News > 2024 > May > Hiring Kit: GDPR Data Protection Compliance Officer
The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation requires every business enterprise and public authority that collects personal data from EU customers and clients to protect that data from unauthorized access.
Finding ideal candidates for the GDPR data protection compliance officer position will require thorough vetting, and potential candidates may be difficult to find.
This hiring kit, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, will help you zero in on the qualities and skills you should look for in a GDPR data protection compliance officer.
Create the registers or logs, as required by GDPR and other data protection laws, that describe what type of personal data the company collects and processes and with whom the data is shared.
Implement technological protocols to support compliance with GDPR and other data protection laws, such as data encryption procedures and secure credential authentication methods.
Conduct audits to test compliance with data protection policies, practices and procedures.