Article by Stavros Zoumpoulidis, Senior Associate in the Data Protection Department of our Law Firm , exploring the evolving strategic and financial importance of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) in modern organisations — based on the latest insights from the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL). (published by NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI Daily, 26/07/2025)

 

 The article highlights four key areas where the DPO creates measurable business value:
-Trust & Competitive Advantage: A well-positioned DPO strengthens credibility in tenders and procurement processes.
-Sanction Avoidance & Reputation Management: Beyond regulatory fines, DPOs protect the company’s public image and financial standing.
-Data Breach Prevention: DPO-led governance reduces cybersecurity risk and incident-related costs.
-Operational Efficiency: Streamlined data practices lead to significant cost savings and smarter internal processes.
In today’s AI-driven, data-reliant economy, the DPO is not just a compliance officer — but a critical asset for sustainable growth and strategic positioning.

Read the full article below (in Greek)