What is the difference between the Data Protection Representative and the Data Protection Officer? Jan 2, 2026The obligation to appoint a Data Protection Representative (DPR) applies only to companies based outside the EU/UK. If such companies do not...
UK plans to abolish DPOs – and much more Mar 2, 2025The UK government is well on its way to reform the UK data protection landscape. Its 150-page consultation that closed in November 2021...
Spanish DPA imposes a 25.000 EUR fine for not appointing a DPO and not notifying the DPA on time Jun 18, 2022DPO Alert! Spanish DPA imposes a 25.000 EUR fine on company for not appointing a DPO and not making the necessary notification to the DPA on...
DPO and conflict of interest: the Belgian DPA issues a 50,000 EUR fine May 4, 2022On 28 April 2020, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (“DPA”), fined a Belgian company 50,000 EUR for breach of article 38 (6) of the GDPR....