Your External Data Protection Officer in Luxembourg
Ensure GDPR compliance with a professional external DPO — protecting your business, customers, and reputation.
Under the GDPR, many organizations are required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). An external DPO is a cost-effective, independent way to meet this obligation while accessing expert guidance.
Why Appoint an External DPO?
You are a public authority or body (except courts).
Your core activities involve large-scale monitoring of individuals.
You are a public authority or body (except courts).
Benefits of an External DPO
Cost-effective: Avoid full-time hire costs.
Independent expertise: Up-to-date, impartial GDPR knowledge.
Adaptable: Tailored for SMEs, large companies, NGOs.
Ready to act: No internal training needed.
GDPR-compliant by design: External DPOs are explicitly permitted
What Can an External DPO Do for You?
Maintain and review Records of Processing Activities.
Advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments.
Support breach readiness, notifications, and communication.
Draft and review GDPR policies and privacy notices.
Train your teams to build data protection awareness.
Guide international data transfers.
Embed Privacy by Design and Default.
Act independently to avoid conflicts of interest
Prepare you for audits and demonstrate accountability
Why Choose Philippe Schmit
Philippe Schmit is a highly qualified data protection expert offering external DPO services in Luxembourg and beyond.
Three Master's degrees in Law
Former lawyer at Freshfields (IT & IP law).
Experience at the Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB).
Contributor to UNCITRAL on international data law.
Over 3 years as external DPO for notable companies and NGOs.
Specialist in cross-border compliance, transfers, and codes of conduct.
Philippe delivers deep legal knowledge plus hands-on, practical experience to ensure your GDPR compliance.
Why Luxembourg-Based?
Luxembourg’s position as a financial and tech hub means data protection is critical. A Luxembourg-based external DPO ensures:
Local regulatory knowledge
Direct liaison with the CNPD.
Multilingual support (FR/EN/DE).
Expertise in cross-border operations.
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