# Data Protection Officer (DPO)

An individual appointed to ensure a company's compliance (as a [Controller](/dictionary/data-controller.md) or [Processor](/dictionary/data-processor.md)) with data protection laws. 

The DPO acts as a point of contact for data subjects and supervisory authorities. In their role they are independent and act in the interests of the company from a data protection perspective.<br>

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