Webinar recording:✨DPO 2.0: How AI and regulation changes are reshaping your job
by Sypher | Published in Resources - January 19, 2026
Key points discussed
- 00:00:43 How would you describe a successful data protection program?
- 00:03:58 How much of a difference does it make to have a full-time DPO versus a part-time or external one?
- 00:07:31 Can you build a solid data protection programme with an external DPO who has limited time?
- 00:11:45 How important is it to formalize the DPO’s job description and responsibilities?
- 00:23:10 How do you get more resources for your role?
- 00:28:58 How has the role of the DPO changed compared to five years ago?
- 00:35:46 How relevant is the EU Digital Omnibus proposal for UK companies?
- 00:44:27 Do we need more simplification, or more clarification?
Audience Q&As
- 00:49:45 Do you still consider the DPO role a good job now and in the future?
- 00:52:15 Is it really worth reporting incidents if many organisations do not report them, and those that do face fines or sanctions?
- 00:54:45 Is the DPO role evolving into an AI governance role?
