DPO stands for Data Protection Officer. A DPO is an individual or a position within an organization responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Under the GDPR, certain organizations are required to appoint a DPO, including public authorities, organizations that engage in large-scale systematic monitoring of individuals, or organizations that process large amounts of sensitive personal data. Even if an organization is not required to appoint a DPO, they may choose to do so voluntarily.