France’s data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés, published a guide on appointing and supporting data protection officers. The guide includes best practices and answers to frequently asked questions about what is required of organizations, the role and functions of the DPO, appointing a DPO, and more.
CNIL’s Guide on Data Protection Officers

CDPO, CDPO/BR, CDPO/FR, CIPM, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/G, CIPP/US, CIPT, LGPD
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