# Company: Lack of appointment of data protection officer

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Austrian Data Protection Authority (dsb)
- Date: 2024-10-16
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2773
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48888
- Topics: Notified Body Responsibilities and Operational Obligations, Supervisory Authorities, Controllers, Processing Agreement, Notified Body Independence, Scientific Panel Independence, Data Controller

## Summary

The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine on a company. The controller appointed a DPO who had a conflict of interest, meaning the person was not suitable for the role.

## Full text

The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine on a company. The controller appointed a DPO who had a conflict of interest, meaning the person was not suitable for the role.

GDPR Articles: Art. 38 GDPR
Industry: Not assigned

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