Treating GDPR as an IT Issue Rather Than a Company-Wide Responsibility
April 7, 2026 07:59 AM
One common mistake businesses make is assuming GDPR compliance falls on the IT department. While technology plays a role, GDPR is fundamentally about governance, accountability, and data ethics around the entire organisation. A trained DPO understands that GDPR requires collaboration between departments i.e. HR, legal, marketing, finance, and operations. They build cross-functional processes, conduct proper documentation, and ensure that everyone handling data knows their responsibilities. Without a qualified DPO guiding internal teams, organisations often work in silos that lead to missed obligations and increased risk.
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