In many cases, it is mandatory to appoint a DPO in accordance with the requirements of GDPR, for example if the controller processes sensitive data (e.g. health data) as its core business. However, there are business benefits beyond this.
What are the Data Protection Officer's tasks?
Provide the necessary data protection knowledge in the day-to-day running of your business.
... in order to/that
we take the burden of data protection off your business
data protection compliance is ensured continuously
your customers' privacy complaints are handled to a high standard