“Being a DPO in 2025: Between Regulatory Storm and Strategic Opportunity"

In just five years, the role of the DPO has undergone a major transformation. From the spotlight of the GDPR to a real regulatory tsunami (DSA, AI Act, Data Governance Act…), DPOs now face limited resources, internal resistance, and the constant challenge of keeping up with new regulations.

Yet their role has never been more strategic: in a world where every data breach makes headlines, DPOs turn compliance burdens into competitive advantages. The key challenge remains moving from being a simple compliance officer to becoming a true strategic business partner.

Nathalie Ragheno – Lawyer, Senior Advisor at the FEB