Data protection glossary (DSGVO/GDPR): Terms simply explained

The CIO, Data Protection, Legal, and business units collaborate effectively in governance processes when their respective reviews are not conducted in isolation from one another but are integrated into a joint decision. The business unit describes the purpose, benefits, and practical implementation of a project. The CIO evaluates the architecture, integration, security, operations, and technical interoperability. Data Protection reviews personal data, Legal basis, risks to affected parties, and obligations to provide evidence. Legal reviews the contract, Liability, vendor commitments, and regulatory implications. Robust governance brings these perspectives together in a structured workflow and documents the decision in a way that allows it to be traced, reviewed, and explained to management, auditors, or customers at a later date.