Webinar: The Critical Role of a DPO: Why Outsourcing is the Smart Choice

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

3:00 – 4:00 pm (GMT)

Why outsourcing your DPO role is the key to effective data protection and GDPR compliance

As data protection regulations become more stringent, the DPO (data protection officer) role is more critical than ever. This webinar will explore the legal requirements for a DPO, the benefits of outsourcing the role, and what you can expect from DPOaaS (DPO as a Service). Outsourcing the DPO role can provide organisations with expert guidance, reduce compliance risks and ensure ongoing adherence to GDPR requirements. We will demonstrate how DPOaaS can be a cost-effective solution for maintaining robust data protection.

Outsourcing the DPO role can provide organisations with expert guidance, reduce compliance risks, ensure ongoing adherence to GDPR requirements and give peace of mind.

Agenda:

  • The DPO requirements under the GDPR (Articles 38 and 39).
  • Key roles and responsibilities of a DPO.
  • The benefits of outsourcing the DPO role.
  • How GRCI Law’s DPOaaS can help you outsource a DPO and maintain compliance.

Why this is a must-attend webinar:

  • Receive a certificate of attendance, which can be used to claim 1 CPE/CPD point.
  • Get practical insights into the DPO role and the advantages of outsourcing from industry experts.
  • Learn actionable steps for implementing an outsourced DPO solution in your organisation.
  • Participate in a live Q&A session to get tailored advice from our experts Dr Loredana Tassone and Natalie Whitney.
  • Access exclusive offers on GRCI Law’s DPOaaS.

By attending this webinar, you will deepen your understanding of the DPO role and gain practical knowledge that will empower you to protect personal data and ensure compliance with the GDPR. This knowledge is crucial for maintaining trust with customers and stakeholders.

Certificate of attendance and CPD/CPE points

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance, which can be used to claim 1 CPD/CPE point towards your professional development. This is a valuable opportunity to advance your career while staying up to date with the latest trends in data privacy and GDPR compliance.

Q&A session

The final 15 minutes is a live Q&A session, where you can ask our data protection and GDPR compliance experts about any aspect of the DPO role, outsourcing options or GDPR compliance. Don’t miss this chance to get expert advice tailored to your professional journey.

Delivered by

Dr Loredana Tassone

Dr Loredana Tassone
Managing Consultant and Head of EU and UK Representative Services, GRCI Law

Loredana oversees operations, service delivery, and management and development of the consultant team. She has more than 15 years’ experience in the fields of privacy rights, data protection and cyber security in both the private and public sectors. She is a specialist in international and European law, and a qualified attorney at law in France and Italy. Based in Brussels, Loredana advises GRCI Law clients on a wide range of data privacy issues. She is a certified GDPR consultant, DPO and trainer, and has worked at the European Court of Human Rights, at the Directorate General of Human Rights and Legal Affairs of the Council of Europe, and for international law firms in the EU. Her previous experience includes advising on landmark cases brought before the European Court of Human Rights, including cases on data protection and privacy rights. She has also contributed to European capacity-building projects aimed at strengthening awareness of European legal standards, including data protection. Loredana’s PhD thesis was on the protection of personal data processed within the framework of judicial proceedings. She has helped design and implement elearning courses and training materials on data protection and privacy, and has worked as an associate lecturer at the universities of Manchester, Salford and Strasbourg. Loredana has contributed articles to a range of publications.


Natalie Whitney

Natalie Whitney
Head of Legal, GRCI Law 

Natalie is a member of our senior management team and is an expert in business risk management. She is a practical, solution-orientated qualified commercial, contracts and data protection lawyer with more than 25 years of international experience. At GRCI Law, Natalie advises clients on a wide range of data privacy issues, including multi-jurisdictional issues, due diligence for acquisitions, and legal compliance issues relating to marketing, CRM systems, HR, supplier agreements, cross-border data transfers and standard contract clauses.

Her previous experience includes advising on commercial contracts and policies, risk, data protection, competition law and intellectual property. Natalie has advised UK councils, UK government departments and several multinational organisations as well as clients including General Motors, Vodafone, BT Global Operations, NATS (formerly National Air Traffic Services), Bombardier, Network Rail, Oil Spill Response and Cemex. She has also advised the UK Department for Transport on regulatory and risk issues and on the potential effect of Brexit on government projects. Natalie has negotiated, drafted and implemented multimillion-pound international contracts, including with the South African, Namibian, Mozambican, Botswanan and Singaporean governments.

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