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Question of the week: can we have more than one data protection officer (DPO)

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Published on: 18 April 2023
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This Q&A is intended for commercial private-sector organisations in the UK. It provides guidance on whether you can appoint more than one data protection officer (DPO) under the UK General Data Protection Regulation. It also explains whether you can appoint a deputy DPO and other members of staff to assist the DPO in undertaking their tasks.

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