Defining an Organizational Model
An organizational model tree enables you to define the structure under legal entities. It also enables you to specify the data protection roles involved (functions).
Defining the organizational model is usually the first step in a GDPR compliance project.
To define your organizational model:
1. In the navigation menu, select Organization > Organizational Model.
2. From the pop-up menu of an existing legal entity, select Structure and one of the following sub-menu:
• New Legal Entity
• New Department
• New Function
Business functions enable to identify different data protection roles.
• Business Responsible
• Data Controller
• Data Processor
A Data Processor is the entity that processes data on behalf of the Data Controller.• Data Protection Officer
The Data Protection Officer (DPO) works independently to ensure that an entity is adhering to the policies and procedures set forth in the GDPR.• Deputy DPO
A deputy DPO may assist the DPA in large organizations.• IT Support Correspondent
An IT support correspondent is in charge of providing IT support.• Joint Controller
Joint controllers can work jointly to determine the purposes and means of a processing activity.