European Union Data Protection Officer

Yes. GDPR Article 37 allows the role to be performed under a service contract. The Data Protection Officer must still have appropriate expertise, resources, independence, access to senior management, and freedom from conflicts of interest.

The role includes informing and advising the organisation, monitoring GDPR compliance, supporting awareness and training, advising on data protection impact assessments, cooperating with supervisory authorities, and acting as their contact point.

A single Data Protection Officer may cover a group or multi-country organisation where the role remains accessible and can be performed effectively across the relevant operations and supervisory relationships.

Onboarding can begin after checkout and completion of the required company and processing intake. The formal start date depends on the scope review, any conflict checks, and the documentation needed for the selected role.

We normally ask for your company details, processing activities, locations, existing privacy documentation, key contacts, and any current regulatory or data-subject matters. The exact intake is adjusted to the package and legal framework.

Every package includes the selected appointment or advisory product and its core scope. Package differences are shown in the pricing cards, including company-size guidance, included case volume, response target, and available professional time.

Billing and cancellation terms are confirmed before payment and in your engagement documentation. Contact us before ordering if you need a particular contracting or renewal arrangement.

That depends on your establishments, processing activities, affected individuals, and whether the GDPR cross-border-processing rules identify a lead supervisory authority. We confirm the appropriate authority route during onboarding.

Both must satisfy the same GDPR position and task requirements. An outsourced appointment can provide specialist capacity and separation from operational decision-making, while an internal appointment may offer closer day-to-day organisational access. Conflicts of interest must be avoided in either model.