Do You Need a Data Protection Officer? Privacy Laws, Global Apps, and Your Responsibilities
Your app isn’t just “live”—it’s global, which means GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and PIPEDA may already apply. This article explains what a Data Protection Officer does, when one is legally required (large-scale processing, sensitive data, or systematic monitoring), and why fines and legal drag can sink a startup faster than growth can save it. You’ll learn the practical path: privacy audits, DPIAs, consent and deletion workflows, breach response within 72 hours, and how a fractional DPO gives you 90% of the value of a full-time role at a fraction of the cost.
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