Your data protection officer (DPO)

Professional & solution-oriented. Data protection that supports your business goals.

Data protection doesn't have to be complicated - quite the opposite: With over 15 years of experience as a lawyer and consultant for the healthcare, banking, insurance and numerous other industries, I offer not only tailored advice, but also practical solutions that both efficiently meet your data protection requirements and keep your business goals in mind.

Datenschutzbeauftragter Gesundheitswesen, Banken, Versicherungen

“Data protection is not a hurdle - it is the basis of sustainable digital development. This is exactly where I support companies.”

qualified

Multi-certified data protection officer (SGS-TÜV, Ulm University of Applied Sciences)

multi-disciplinary

übergreifende Kompetenzen im Datenschutz, Recht, KI-Regulierung und IT-Security

international

Experience in international data protection law, in particular USA, Brazil and Asia

15+

Experience in years

200+

Projects

100+

Clients

* Orientation to international standard ISO/IEC 27701 for integration into existing information security management systems (ISMS)

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+49 (0) 30 62737352

Datenschutzbeauftragter Banken, Versicherung, Gesundheitswesen, Krankenhäuser

Start

€480

Initial assessment

Action plan

Data-protection-documentation

Implementation of DSMS

Templates & Standards

Training & awareness

Yearly report

incl. 32h consultation

DPMS Software

Whistleblowertool

Medium

€875

Initial assessment

Action plan

Data-protection-documentation

Implementation of DSMS

Templates & Standards

Training & awareness

Yearly report

incl. 60h consultation

DPMS Software

Whistleblowertool

Individual

€1.120

Initial assessment

Action plan

Data-protection-documentation

Implementation of DSMS

Templates & Standards

Training & awareness

Yearly report

incl. 80h consultation

DPMS Software

Whistleblowertool

Write to me!

ARENDT – DATA & LAW

Boris Arendt, attorney at law

+49 30 62737352

contact@dataandlaw.com

Blücherstr. 19, 10961 Berlin

FAQ

Those who ask questions get answers.The most frequently asked questions are listed here. And if your question is not included - please contact me directly.

FAQ Section
Do I need a data protection officer?

In Germany, Section 38 BDSG regulates when a data protection officer must be appointed. This is mandatory as soon as at least 20 people in the company are regularly involved in the automated processing of personal data. Regardless of the number of employees, the obligation also applies if particularly sensitive data is processed - such as health data - or if personal data is transmitted for business purposes, transmitted anonymously or used for market and opinion research.

What are the benefits of an external data protection officer compared to an internal one?

An external DPO is independent, specialized and immediately available. You save on internal training and development costs, conserve personnel resources and benefit from up-to-date expertise - especially in complex or regulated areas.

What is a DPMS?

A data protection management system (DPMS) is a structured, process-based approach to the implementation and continuous improvement of data protection in an organization. It helps to reliably fulfill legal requirements such as the GDPR.

A DPMS includes, among other things:

  • binding data protection guidelines,
  • clearly defined roles and responsibilities,
  • a record of all processing activities (ropa),
  • Processes for risk assessments and data protection impact assessments (DPIA),
  • technical and organizational measures (TOMs),
  • Training for employees and
  • Processes for ensuring the rights of data subjects and dealing with data breaches.

An effective DPMS is based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and is continuously developed through regular checks. While smaller companies can often implement a DPMS manually, larger organizations with complex structures often benefit from specialized data protection management tools.

What industry expertise do you bring to the table as an external data protection officer?

As a lawyer, consultant and external data protection officer, I have extensive experience in dealing with data protection requirements in highly regulated industries - in particular in the financial sector (e.g. banks, FinTechs), the insurance industry and the healthcare sector (e.g. SaaS service providers, hospitals, medical centers or medical technology companies).

I am very familiar with the industry-specific requirements beyond the GDPR - including the KWG, BAIT, VAG, VAIT, the GDV guidelines and the SGB. I also incorporate international legal and regulatory requirements where necessary.

By working closely with relevant departments - such as IT, Compliance, HR, Research & Development, Marketing, Sales and Legal - I ensure that your company's data protection obligations are implemented in a practical and efficient manner.

How can I contact you?

You can contact me via the e-mail address given here (contact@dataandlaw.com) and by telephone (+49 30 62737352) during normal business hours. In the event of working together, binding response times will be agreed. As a rule, you will receive a response within 24 hours. An emergency number is available in urgent cases.

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