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.
Benefits of an external data protection officer
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No conflicts of interest
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Transparent & calculable costs
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Many years of data protection expertise
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IT competence for technical implementation
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Safeguarding representation
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Gaining confidence in the market
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Training experience
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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.
Procedure for appointing an external data protection officer
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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.
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Initial analysis
Our expert will check existing documents, analyze all data protection-relevant processes and identify vulnerabilities or risk potentials.
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Implementation of the measures
Following the initial analysis, our experts will develop recommendations for action and then offer support during implementation.
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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.
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