{"id":1927,"date":"2020-06-15T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T12:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10.24.225.70\/?p=1927"},"modified":"2026-04-14T22:13:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T20:13:45","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-about-gdpr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/complior.se\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-gdpr\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions about GDPR"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-1c95cc62 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-627ud4 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns1927_c81dee-34\"><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn1927_6e38c8-e3 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  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Sweden, the supervisory authority Datainspektionen prioritizes cases where the risk of misuse is particularly high, for example, organizations handling large amounts of sensitive personal data. They also prioritize received complaints and cases highlighted by the media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1927_3d3a61-13 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1927_3d3a61-13\">One of the first areas of supervision has been to investigate whether organizations that are required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) have done so. This includes authorities, security companies, and marketing organizations. The DPO acts as an extension of the supervisory authority and must maintain an independent position within or outside the organization, something that is also evaluated during inspections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-1tdgwim is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b2c973f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1927_279831-94 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1927_279831-94\">We Have Just Started Our GDPR Work and Are Not Yet Compliant\u2014What Should We Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1927_ca76a5-53 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1927_ca76a5-53\">GDPR compliance should be approached as a structured project. The first step is to map your organization\u2019s data processing activities by identifying why personal data is processed, how it is processed, and where it is stored.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1927_afe1aa-7c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1927_afe1aa-7c\">After this, the work focuses on creating GDPR-compliant agreements, informing data subjects, and stablishing documented policies, rules, and processes. GDPR often requires significant organizational changes, making it essential for management to take responsibility and actively lead the transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1927_6afd20-0c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1927_6afd20-0c\">If you have not yet completed these steps, don\u2019t panic. The most important thing is to have a clear compliance plan that is supported by management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blockera-block blockera-block-14p1gl0 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b2c973f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1927_b11307-40 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1927_b11307-40\">Is It Necessary to Use Lawyers to Comply with GDPR?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1927_8a36c5-c8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1927_8a36c5-c8\">It depends on your level of ambition and the complexity of your organization. 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