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External 
Data Protection Officer  

Data protection officers at MKM are not obstacles but enablers. 

•   Expert Guidance
•   Tailored Solutions
•   Comprehensive Support
•   Global Reach

Expert Data Protection: Keep It Simple and Safe!

At MKM LEGAL, we’re dedicated to data protection and have made it our mission to align business needs with privacy regulations. Don’t hesitate to give us a try!

For approximately 150 companies, we serve as external data protection officers, managing all the professional challenges you may face. We handle particularly sensitive data (Article 9 of the GDPR), like medical or health information, with confidence and extensive experience. We’re also ready to evaluate large datasets and global data transfers for you.

Responsability
Strategy
Measures

Get to know your business processes — down to the last detail.

As an external data protection officer, MKM greatly enhances your operational efficiency in managing data. We take on the responsibility of ensuring your company remains compliant and shielded from potential fines.

Our proactive approach goes beyond merely fulfilling the legal obligations of a data protection officer; we offer comprehensive services tailored to your needs. This ensures a smooth workflow in handling your data protection tasks.

Data protection at the highest level

Data is not just numbers - it is the heartbeat of every decision.
 

Our services as an external data protection officer

Our services as an external data protection officer summarized:

  • Monitoring & compliance of data protection regulations

  • Optimization of processes in data protection

  • Development of strategies & measures for the protection of personal data

  • Data protection management & documentation

  • Communication with authorities

  • Point of contact for affected individuals and employees on data protection issues

  • Awareness and training for employees

Data Protection Management System

At your request, we will implement a data protection management system that seamlessly integrates into your compliance framework and business processes. We prioritize identifying solutions that not only fulfill your specific requirements but are also legally compliant. Our digital data protection management system (DPMS) enhances communication between your organization and the external data protection officer, which is particularly vital for international operations involving multiple subsidiaries. Our system is adept at accommodating various languages and jurisdictions, allowing you to leverage your strengths effectively across different regions.

E-learning for employee training

E-Learning

The external data protection officer ensures that your employees are informed about current data protection policies, often through training sessions. Our e-learning program offers flexibility and scalability, enabling personalized learning while saving costs. Employees can access training materials anytime and anywhere, facilitating efficient knowledge transfer. Additionally, content can be quickly adjusted to meet current requirements.

Your path to secure data protection

Quote

To provide you with a tailored proposal, we need some information: the number of locations, the number of employees, details on international data transfers, the presence of a works council, the types of data processed, and the number of companies involved. We would be happy to clarify the details in a personal conversation to better understand your requirements.

Contract

Please review our proposal carefully and at your own pace. If you have any questions or need clarification, we are here to assist you. Following this, we will prepare a draft contract for the engagement of an external data protection consultant.

Assessment

Your external data protection officer will assess the GDPR-relevant processes and documents of your organization. At this stage, we can already identify weaknesses in data protection to address and eliminate them.

Documentation

In a detailed overview, your external data protection officer summarizes the results of the assessment and provides actionable recommendations.

Regular support and training of employees

Your external data protection officer advises you on all emerging data protection issues within your organization and supports you in monitoring compliance with regulations. They develop data protection strategies and collaborate with supervisory authorities as needed. Additionally, your external data protection officer trains and raises awareness among your employees regarding the handling of personal data and serves as a point of contact for affected individuals.

Your Person of contact

Robert Postler
Robert
Postler LL.M.
Senior Data Privacy Consultant I Managing Director MKM Datenschutz GmbH
+49 911 990 860 0postler@mkm-partner.de
Thilo Märtin
Thilo
Märtin
Lawyer I Equity Partner I Managing Director MKM Datenschutz GmbH I Managing Director MKM Compliance GmbH 
+49 911 669 577 0maertin@mkm-partner.de
Christiane Müller
Christiane
Müller
Consultant LEGAL TECH
+49 30 544 53 51 14mueller@mkm-partner.de

An initial discussion about your questions and plans is easily arranged with our consultants and will quickly give you an impression of whether and how we can collaborate effectively.

Rooted locally - Connected globally

Nuremberg
Berlin
Connected worldwide

As a client of MKM Datenschutz, you also benefit from our collaboration with our commercial law firm in Nuremberg and Berlin.

  • Comprehensive Worry-Free Package as an External Data Protection Officer – We provide more than what the law requires, alleviating your workload.
  • Data Protection and Legal Advice from a Single Source – With us, you receive not only data protection consulting but also legal advice, as we work closely with the attorneys at MKM + PARTNER. This includes contract design and other legal matters related to data protection.
  • Data Protection Expertise Across Various Industries – Our consultants have extensive experience in diverse sectors, benefiting your organization.
  • European Representation – International Consulting – We are present throughout Europe and advise globally operating companies on data protection matters through our partner network.

 

FAQ about the Data Protection Officer

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