Why Do You Need a DPO in Malta?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Malta's national Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) impose stringent obligations on organisations processing personal data in Malta. The Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) supervises compliance and may impose fines of up to 4% of annual global turnover or EUR 20 million.
Under GDPR Articles 37-39, organisations must designate a Data Protection Officer when their core activities involve regular and systematic monitoring of data subjects at scale, or large-scale processing of special categories of data. An outsourced DPO enables your organisation to meet these obligations professionally without a full-time hire.
What Is an Outsourced DPO?
- Specialised expertise — Certified professionals with in-depth knowledge of GDPR and the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586)
- Reduced cost — A fraction of the cost of a full-time internal DPO
- Immediate availability — No recruitment processes or training periods
- Independence — Objective advice as required by GDPR Article 38
Outsourced DPO Responsibilities
- Records of processing activities — Creation and maintenance of the Article 30 GDPR register
- Data protection impact assessments — Conducting DPIAs for high-risk processing operations
- Policies and procedures — Privacy policies, consent mechanisms and data processing agreements
- Data subject rights management — Handling access, rectification, erasure and portability requests
- Training — Regular staff training on GDPR awareness
- Breach management — Incident response and notification to the IDPC within 72 hours
- Internal audits — Periodic compliance reviews and reporting
- IDPC liaison — Acting as the point of contact with the Information and Data Protection Commissioner
How Does It Work?
Initial Assessment
We conduct a comprehensive diagnostic of your compliance status against the GDPR and Data Protection Act (Chapter 586), identifying gaps and risks.
Action Plan
We design a prioritised remediation plan with clear timelines and deliverables to establish compliant processes.
Ongoing Management
We assume DPO functions with monthly reports, data subject request handling, IDPC liaison and regulatory updates.