Data Protection Officer In Cyprus: Role, Responsibilities And Liabilities

What is a Data Protection Officer, commonly known as the DPO?

A DPO is responsible for ensuring that an organization manages personal data in compliance with the GDPR and local data protection laws. 

This includes data related to employees, customers, and other individuals the organization interacts with.

Who Needs to Appoint a DPO?

Organizations must appoint a DPO if:

• They are a public authority or body.
• Their main activities involve monitoring individuals on a large scale, such as tracking behaviour or profiling users.
• They process significant amounts of sensitive data, including health records, financial data, or criminal records.

What are the Key Responsibilities of a DPO?