FAQs archive - legal data

Q: What are the costs of a data protection audit?

The costs depend on the size of the company and the number of branches. We will be happy to provide you with a fixed price offer within 24 hours.

Q: What are the benefits of a data protection audit?

With a data protection audit, you can prove to customers and also during an official audit that you comply with and implement the legal provisions and requirements of the GDPR. Above all, you create trust with potential customers and cooperation partners who want proof of GDPR compliance.

Q: According to which standards is the data protection audit carried out?

We audit your company in accordance with the legal standards of the GDPR and the BDSG (new). From a practical perspective, we are guided by the legal requirements of the audit procedures of the state data protection authorities.

Q: What qualifications must a data protection officer have?

A data protection officer must fulfill the following three main factors in accordance with the requirements of Art. 37 para. 5 GDPR: professional qualification with regard to expertise in the field of data protection law Specialist knowledge in the field of data protection practice Ability to perform the tasks specified in Art. 39 GDPR (see above)

Q: How is a data protection officer liable?

The external data protection officer is personally liable for all activities. Due to this high risk, we have developed an insurance concept that covers losses of up to EUR 40 million.

Q: What are the tasks of a data protection officer?

The concrete Tasks of the data protection officer result from the GDPR and include above all: Monitoring the legal requirements of the GDPR Overview of processing activities Risk assessment for processing activities Employee training