The GDPR states that you can contract out your DPO – for many companies it’s the most cost-effective and practical option. When you outsource your DPO you can get access to a professional with recognised qualifications and proven experience in the data protection and cybersecurity industries, at a fraction of the cost of hiring someone on a full-time basis in house.
Your external DPO should have the same position, rights and responsibilities as an internal DPO would have done.