The General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR for short, and the Data Protection Act (DSG) prescribe whether and when you, as an entrepreneur, must appoint a data protection officer. The criteria for the nomination must therefore be reviewed in any case, as non-compliance could result in severe fines. Since data protection is a complex issue for companies, auditing or hiring an expert is an advantage in order to take all factors sufficiently into account.

The legally required data protection management requires companies to take all necessary measures for operational data protection and data security. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act (DSG) define numerous provisions and regulations that must be complied with by management and implemented as part of data security. Failure to comply with or lax use of data protection can involve significant financial risks.

As an entrepreneur or manager, you have various options available to ensure data protection in your company. You can either have an internal data protection officer trained or use external services. It is crucial that the necessary data protection measures are specifically tailored to the needs of your company and implemented accordingly.

We offer you individual advice in the area of data protection that is tailored to the specific requirements of your company. To ensure that you meet legal requirements and can verify your current data protection status, we recommend that you contact our data protection experts directly. As part of our free initial consultation, we will be happy to show you initial solutions.

For companies with a small number of employees, the question is often what are the consequences if the services of a data protection officer are waived? Since ensuring data protection is a legal obligation, a breach can have serious consequences. If you waive the necessary data protection measures and are unable to prove a data protection officer, you may face fines and potentially competition law proceedings.

A negative reputation and reports in the media can lead to a loss of customer trust. Conflicts with the data protection supervisory authority are inevitable, and both management and the company itself can be prosecuted with heavy fines. An ISO certification (27001) may not be maintained without proof from a data protection officer. In addition, the naming of the data protection officer is mandatory in many contractual agreements, in particular in data processing contracts. Without the required evidence, you risk losing the trust of your customers, business partners and the relevant authorities.

Unreceived or delayed orders due to a lack of evidence in the area of data protection can have a negative impact on the company's results. Small and medium-sized companies in particular face significant financial problems following a complaint, as fines can mean a considerable loss. In addition, competitors could regard non-compliance with data protection as a basis for lawsuits, as it could give them a competitive advantage.

If you are unable to prove a data protection officer in response to a request from the supervisory authority, you must expect a number of additional questions, measures and costs. These can be avoided if you proactively implement data protection management.

Our pre-review will help you determine the best option. Investing in an internal data protection officer and training him for all legal tasks can be worthwhile in the long term. Alternatively, outsourcing this task to an external data protection officer is an option, which enables a practical solution at favorable conditions. In both cases, the Commissioner is responsible for monitoring, implementing, complying and reporting in the area of data protection. The processing and storage of personal data is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the DSGVO/DSG and require strict compliance with all legal requirements.

The appointment of a data protection officer is mandatory in many contracts for the transfer of personal data. By highlighting your compliance with the GDPR/DSG, for example, by presenting the data protection officer on your website, you are demonstrating your seriousness as an entrepreneur.

Data protection concerns not only customer data and sensitive information from your business partners, but also internal data from your employees. The appointment of a data protection officer is essential in most cases. By providing proof of compliance with data protection, whether by appointing an internal or external data protection officer, and by providing the required data protection documentation, you demonstrate your obligation to data subjects and authorities.

On your behalf, we train internal data protection officers or act as external specialists for your company. With comprehensive expertise, many years of experience and legal expertise, we implement legal regulations in the area of data protection in your company. As a strong and trustworthy partner, we care about your data protection and are always by your side. We would be happy to provide you with detailed advice and explain the benefits of our services.

Our experts will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the GDPR and general data protection for companies.