Responsibilities of a Data Controller

A data controller has significant responsibilities under data protection regulation, these include:

• Comply with the data protection principles
• Honour the rights of the data subject
• Deliver data protection by design and by default
• Implement data protection policy and ensure colleagues understand responsibilities
• Keep records of processing activities
• Manage the transfer of data to third parties
• Ensure safeguards are in place for data transfers to third countries.
• Appoint a data protection officer (if required)
• Ensure appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place
• Manage and mitigate any risks arising from personal data processing
• Cooperate with the supervisory authority