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Compliance Function Establishment and Role

The DSA content specifically addresses compliance functions as organizational entities with defined roles, responsibilities, and governance structures. This topic is needed to comprehensively cover the establishment, structure, and operational framework of compliance functions under DSA requirements.

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Addressing human rights abuses and attacks on press freedom facilitated by AppLogic Networks in Egypt

To:Mr. Mark Driedger, Chief Executive Officer Ms. Carol Tate, Chief Ethics & Compliance OfficerAppLogic Networks Re: Addressing human rights abuses and attacks on press freedom facilitated by AppLogic Networks in Egypt The post Addressing human rights abuses and attacks on press freedom facilitated by AppLogic Networks in Egypt appeared first on Access Now.

Can the roles of DPO and whistleblowing officer be merged?

> Personal data protection and whistleblowing are two different topics — different regulations with different purposes, scope and requirements. But, in fact, they are closer than they seem, especially for practical reasons. Both data protection governance and whistleblowing systems are often exercised by the same unit —  the compliance department — or even by the same person. This solution offers several advantages, but also some problematic points that need to be highligh

The Icelandic SA held that a there is a conflict of interest when a DPO is simultaneously also a company's senior lawyer

> The Icelandic DPA (SA) held that a there is a conflict of interest when a DPO is simultaneously also a company's senior lawyer, deputy CEO or board member. However, a DPO can hold the position of compliance officer.

De IJslandse toezichthouder heeft geoordeeld dat er sprake is van een belangenconflict wanneer een Functionaris Gegevensbescherming (FG) tegelijkertijd ook de hoofdjurist van een bedrijf is.

De IJslandse Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (SA) heeft vastgesteld dat er sprake is van een belangenconflict wanneer een Functionaris Gegevensbescherming (FG) tegelijkertijd ook de senior jurist, plaatsvervangend CEO of bestuurslid van een bedrijf is. Een FG kan echter wel de functie van compliance officer bekleden.

Data Protection Officer or Chief Privacy Officer?The rise of the Data Protection Officer

> Do we need an Chief Privacy Officer, a Data Protection Officer, or do we need both?In the following article, I will examine the benefits of both roles, but I will also look at some of the challenges related to each of the roles and why these have impelled both Data Protection Officers and organisations to question what the ideal setup is for them.