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Data Protection Officer
Oversees an organisation's data governance and regulatory compliance
£50k–£95k Regulation-driven
What it involves
Serves as the accountable person for data protection within an organisation — advising on processing activities, monitoring compliance, liaising with regulators and training staff.
Skills & knowledge needed
GDPRData governanceLegal analysisTrainingRegulatory liaison
Why it's emerging now
GDPR mandates DPOs for many organisations processing large amounts of personal or sensitive data.
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