With the rapid advancement of technology resulting in technological breakthroughs like the digitalization of data, electronic transmission, and storage of personal data, it has become imperative for every organization engaged in data processing operations to develop appropriate policy documents primarily for governing data processing operations. Data protection policies assist organizations in setting rules, guidelines, procedures, and standards on data protection compliances for an organization. They help identify a management’s support, direction, and approach towards data protection compliances. It is recommended that organizations involved in data processing operations engage a Data Protection Compliance Organization (DPCO) or an individual with sufficient knowledge, skill, and expertise in data policy drafting to prepare the necessary data privacy and protection policies required of their organization under the data protection law(s) and regulation(s).
