External Data Protection Officer

Place your corporate data protection in the care of an external data protection officer

TÜVIT provides you with external, certified data protection officers to support you in organizing data protection in your company in a sustainable and GDPR-compliant manner. Our data protection experts will advise you on all questions relating to corporate data protection and monitor compliance with data protection regulations. Data protection is a matter of trust. Trust in the external data protection officers of TÜVIT.

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Benefits of an external data protection officer

No conflicts of interest

Benefits external data protection officer (DPO): Transparent & calculable costs

Transparent & calculable costs

Many years of data protection expertise

Benefits external data protection officer (DPO): IT competence for technical implementation

IT competence for technical implementation

Safeguarding representation

Benefits external data protection officer (DPO): Gaining confidence in the market

Gaining confidence in the market

Training experience

No costs for advanced and further training

Responsibilities

Our external data protection officers

will advise your company on all questions relating to operational data protection,
train and raise awareness of data protection issues among your employees and
monitor the technical and organizational implementation of data protection within your company.

Costs

The costs of an external data protection officer depend primarily on the size and individual needs of a company. In addition, there are other factors, such as the number of locations or the company's field of activity.

For this reason, we always provide individual solutions that are specifically tailored to your company's situation.

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Procedure for appointing an external data protection officer

Contract

Once you have decided on our offer, we will conclude a contract with you that is based on the individual needs of your company.

Procedure for appointing an external data protection officer: 2. Initial analysis by TÜViT

Initial analysis

Our expert will check existing documents, analyze all data protection-relevant processes and identify vulnerabilities or risk potentials.

Procedure for appointing an external data protection officer: 3. Implementation of the measures

Implementation of the measures

Following the initial analysis, our experts will develop recommendations for action and then offer support during implementation.

Procedure for appointing an external data protection officer: 4. Ongoing support

Ongoing support

We will always be available to answer any questions you may have about your operational data protection and to support you in its implementation and continuous improvement.

Comparison: Internal vs. external data protection officer

	Internal Data Protection Officer	External Data Protection Officer
Expertise	Acquires the necessary qualification through costly and time-consuming training courses	Data protection expert with necessary qualifications
Costs	Besides the regular salary, additional costs will be incurred (downtime, further training, specialist literature)	Transparent and predictable costs through contractually fixed payment
Operational familiarization	Already aware of the company’s operating procedures	Familiarization with operational processes and procedures necessary
Position	Mostly lower acceptance in the company	Neutral position in the company
Protection against dismissal	Internal Data Protection Officer enjoys special protection against dismissal	Contract can be terminated in due time

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Expertise

With us, you have an interdisciplinary team with over 15 years of experience and expertise in the field of data protection at your side.

Industry experience

Due to many years of experience in different branches of industry we can serve companies from a wide range of industries.

Tailor-made for you

We focus on individual services - and solutions - that optimally fit your current company situation and your set goals.

International network of experts

Around the globe: We support you both nationally and internationally. Our global network of experts is ready to help you in word and deed in all IT security issues.

Independence

Our employees are not subject to any conflicts of interest, as they are not committed to any product suppliers, system integrators, stakeholders, interest groups or government agencies.