With the coming into force of the new European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in less than 6 months from now (18 May 2018), this article addresses the various interpretations of privacy professionals, but also the concerns of the business teams regarding the special status of the Data Protection Officer (DPO). Is the person appointed as a DPO under a conflict of interest, when also employed in this area by the data controller (the company that appointed him)? Is it possible for the DPO to wear two hats, one of employee who handle information processing and one of supervisor over the same issues?
Cover article: Data protection officer – internal or external? by Marta Popa, Senior Partner Voicu & Filipescu
Legislative Retrospective
Voicu & Filipescu is a full service law firm, covering all legal areas relevant to your company’s activity. This issue of our monthly newsletter provides you with a brief description of some of the recent legal amendments in:
Drafts in Laws:
Get ahead legal changes with our guide on legislative projects and find out which one of the turmoil of legislative amendments is more likely to affect your business and how. Read in this issue of Drafts in Laws about draft laws in the following areas:
