Data Protection Officer (DPO) is an important role in the context of EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection laws across the world. Appointment (or non-appointment) of DPO is also a key step in ensuring compliance with EU GDPR. This book is designed to provide you with guidance on whether you need a DPO, who should he/she be, who should he/she report to, what skills are required and what are the tasks of such a person. If you are the DPO or someone has assigned a DPO, this book answers your key questions • Does your company need a DPO? • What are the skills of a DPO? • Should you hire an internal or external DPO? • Who should the DPO report to? • What are the key responsibilities of a DPO? • How to become an effective DPO? For all the above questions, if you need a pragmatic approach with actionable suggestions in simple and plain English, this book is for you.