Organization should appoint a Data Protection Officer where required
High
Cross-cloud
General
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How to fix it
Appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) if required by Article 37 (public authority, large-scale systematic monitoring, or large-scale special category data). Publish DPO contact details and notify supervisory authority.
How to verify
- Assess whether DPO appointment is required
- If required, verify DPO appointment and published contact
- Confirm DPO has adequate resources and independence
Compliance frameworks
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