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The dpo profession: role and missions<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-7″][vc_column_text]What is a DPO? What is the main task of a DPO? Who assumes this role in a company? What training is required to become a DPO?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

To find out more about this profession, read our interview with Colin Chaleon, DPO & Information Security Consultant<\/strong> at sequal by Meanquest.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-3″]

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Briefly describe your background as a data protection officer<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]My name is Colin Chaleon and I hold a Master’s degree in European Law. I specialized in personal data protection law as part of a specialized Master’s degree. I first gained experience as an assistant DPO (Data Protection Officer) in the wines and spirits branch of the LVMH group. I eventually joined sequal by Meanquest<\/a> and now work as DPO & Information Security Consultant for our customers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”ex-full” bg_color_value=”#ffffff” css=”.vc_custom_1720688777306{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column el_class=”px-md-110″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1720028134161{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”px-md-0″][vc_column_inner]
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Could you tell us more about your missions? Why is the role of the dpo important for companies?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]The role of DPO is unique because it is defined and regulated by data protection law. Therefore, his duties are quite specific: he must ensure compliance with the data protection laws and regulations applicable to his company.<\/strong> To do this, he advises, guides, and provides recommendations on the protection of personal information processed by the company.
\nEvery organization deals with the processing of personal data as part of its activities and internal processes (human resources, marketing, finance, communication, production, etc.). This is why the role of DPO is important for every company: he is the one who must ensure the identification of personal data processing activities across various functions, data flows, and associated risks. He is the one who proposes action plans to mitigate these risks.<\/strong> The Data Protection Officer is also the primary point of contact for individuals concerned (those whose data is processed by the organization), as well as data protection authorities to cooperate with them in case of an audit.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”ex-full” bg_color_value=”#fbfbfb” css=”.vc_custom_1720688370303{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;}” el_class=”content gray-background”][vc_column el_class=”px-md-110″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1720028134161{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”px-md-0″][vc_column_inner]
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What do you love about being a DPO?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]The role of a DPO is fascinating because it is constantly evolving.<\/strong> Current technological and legal developments related to data protection lead us, as mandatory Data Protection Officers, to work on increasingly diverse and varied topics (artificial intelligence, cloud computing, big data, etc.).
\nIt is a job that also requires more or less in-depth knowledge in non-legal fields: information security, project management, information technologies, cybersecurity, etc. I particularly enjoy being able to develop my skills in these areas because it is both challenging and intellectually stimulating.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”ex-full” bg_color_value=”#ffffff” css=”.vc_custom_1720688817295{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column el_class=”px-md-110″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1720028134161{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”px-md-0″][vc_column_inner]
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What skills are needed to become a DPO?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”list bullet”]The required skills can, in my opinion, be grouped into three categories:<\/p>\n