Data Governance Framework: Why a DPO Is Essential
Data protection is more important than ever. With the increasing number of cyber threats and data breaches, it’s essential to have a dedicated resource to ensure the safety and security of your data. That’s where a data protection officer (DPO) and a data governance framework come in.
The DPO’s Responsibility
DPOs hold a key role in an organization: They are responsible for overseeing the protection of personal data. The DPO ensures that the organization is compliant with data protection regulations, monitors for potential threats and coordinates with vendors to resolve any issues.
Some of the key responsibilities of a DPO include crafting data protection policies, creating a data governance framework, coordinating incident response in case of a data breach and providing ongoing oversight to ensure that the company’s activities are in line with written policies from a data protection perspective.
When Is a DPO Necessary?
A DPO is particularly important for businesses operating in highly regulated sectors, such as finance, healthcare or legal services. A DPO is especially necessary when regulatory bodies demand stringent data protection measures. Organizations that handle vast amounts of personal data, such as customer profiles, financial records or employee information, should also consider having a DPO.
Additionally, if a business operates internationally, navigating diverse data privacy laws can become complex, and a DPO can act as a guide through the legal maze.
SkyTerra’s DPO Services
At SkyTerra, we offer comprehensive DPO service as part of our managed services. Our team of experts is highly trained and experienced in data protection and creating data governance frameworks. We use the latest technologies to ensure the safety of your data.
The deliverables available in our DPO service include a range of activities and tasks designed to ensure that your organization is compliant with data protection regulations and that its data is being handled correctly and securely.
Some of the key deliverables of our DPO service may include:
- Policy crafting: Our DPO crafts data protection policies that serve as the backbone of your organization’s data security strategy. These policies provide a framework for how data is collected, stored, protected, used, shared and deleted within your organization.
- Incident response: In the event of a data breach, our DPO coordinates the response and works to minimize damage. This includes identifying the cause of the breach, containing the incident, assessing the impact and implementing measures to prevent future occurrences.
- Ongoing oversight: Our DPO provides ongoing oversight of your organization’s activities to ensure that daily actions and decisions are in line with written policies from a data protection perspective. This includes monitoring for potential threats, coordinating with vendors to resolve any issues, and providing regular reports to management on the state of data protection within your organization.
- Training and awareness: Our DPO is responsible for raising awareness and providing training to staff on data protection best practices. This includes educating employees on their responsibilities when handling personal data and ensuring that they understand the importance of data protection.
- Compliance monitoring: Our DPO monitors your organization’s compliance with data protection regulations and works to ensure that your organization is meeting its legal obligations. This includes conducting regular audits, maintaining records of processing activities and liaising with regulatory authorities as needed.
Why a DPO Is Vital For a Data Governance Framework
A DPO is responsible for ensuring that an organization is compliant with data protection regulations, monitoring for potential threats and coordinating with vendors to resolve any issues. They play a critical role in protecting personal data and ensuring the safety and security of an organization’s data. SkyTerra’s DPO service provides a scalable and comprehensive solution to ensure that your organization is compliant with data protection regulations and that its data is being handled correctly and securely. Book a meeting with us today to see how our DPO can help create and implement your data governance framework.
