How to designate an external DPO?
Appointing an external DPO is just as easy as appointing an internal DPO. The procedure is identical with the supervisory authority, the designation of the data protection officer is done online via the CNIL website (Link to the CNIL designation interface) by completing a 4-step form : information about the company, information about the DPO, public contact details and finally a summary followed by submition.