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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

A data controller is the entity that determines the purposes, conditions and means of the processing of personal data.

• 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) is an expert on data Privacy who ensures that an entity is adhering to the policies and procedures set forth in the data privacy law.

• Deputy DPO

A deputy DPO may assist the DPO 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.