Five Traits to Look for in a Data Protection Officer>
Information Week – Kon Leong
It’s crucial for a data protection officer — required under the EU’s GDPR — to have a enterprisewide view of an organization’s stored data and how it is used, or not used.

Officially responsible for advising on and monitoring the protection and privacy of personal data, this individual will need to successfully navigate several functional, technological, and political obstacles inherent to the role. Someone who can translate information to many different parties. Someone who realizes the technological challenges. Someone who truly understands data privacy. Someone who understands both the US and EU perspectives on privacy. Someone who has strong advocacy and diplomacy skills.
Link: https://www.informationweek.com/strategic-cio/security-and-risk-strategy/five-traits-to-look-for-in-a-data-protection-officer/a/d-id/1331423