💥 IN-HOUSE DPO VS. OUTSOURCED DPO – WHICH SOLUTION SAVES COSTS AND ENSURES COMPLIANCE?

🔒 Decree No. 13/2023 and the Draft Law on Personal Data Protection require all businesses to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). The draft law explicitly gives businesses the right to choose between appointing an internal DPO or engaging an external (outsourced) DPO. Therefore, businesses must carefully assess both cost-effectiveness and expertise when deciding on this role.

💼 An in-house DPO offers the advantage of deep understanding of the organization’s data processing operations and corporate culture, while maintaining internal oversight. However, recruiting and maintaining a qualified DPO can be costly—consider salaries, insurance, and continuous training. Moreover, in-house DPOs may face challenges keeping up with the full spectrum of legal, technical, and operational demands necessary to ensure robust data protection.

⚡️ In contrast, an outsourced DPO offers flexibility and efficiency:
• All-in-one service packages covering expert salaries, ongoing training, and professional tools.
• Cost savings compared to hiring a full-time in-house DPO—especially when you can choose a package tailored to your data processing activities.
• Access to a multidisciplinary team of professionals with real-world DPO experience and a clear Service Level Agreement (SLA) for timely and accountable delivery.
• A professional point of contact with government regulators—helping your business avoid direct confrontation in sensitive situations.

🚀 For businesses aiming to optimize their budget while maintaining strict legal compliance, an outsourced DPO is the ideal solution: no training burden, no hidden costs, and peace of mind in a constantly evolving regulatory landscape.

👉 Contact PrivacyCompliance today for tailored advice on outsourcing your DPO!