GDPR Article 39: Tasks of the Data Protection Officer

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The DPO informs and advises on obligations, monitors compliance, advises on DPIAs, and acts as contact point for the supervisory authority and data subjects.

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37Designation of the Data Protection Officer 38Position of the Data Protection Officer

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Article 39 — Tasks of the Data Protection Officer

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