Datakontakt

Datakontakt is a term used in Scandinavian contexts to denote a designated point of contact for data-related matters within an organization or service. The datakontakt serves as the primary channel through which individuals, regulatory authorities, and business partners can communicate about data processing, privacy, and data security. In practice, the datakontakt is often the person or team responsible for handling questions about personal data, requests to access or delete data, and notifications of data breaches.

Role and responsibilities commonly associated with a datakontakt include receiving and routing data subject requests, coordinating responses with the data controller or processor, liaising with supervisory authorities when required, and ensuring that data processing activities align with applicable privacy laws. The datakontakt may be the designated privacy contact within an organization or may serve as a point of contact for specific services or products.

Legal context and limitations: under data protection regimes such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), certain organizations must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and provide specific contact details for data protection inquiries. A datakontakt often serves as the practical channel through which such inquiries are directed, but the existence of a datakontakt does not by itself replace formal privacy roles where required by law. The datakontakt is typically disclosed in privacy notices, terms of service, cookie policies, or customer support pages.

In use, datakontakt is a functional label rather than a formal title, reflecting the need for clear, accessible contact points for data-related questions and requests. See also data protection officer, data controller, data processor, and GDPR.