In order to enhance and strengthen the function of data protection officer (DPO) in Ivorian companies, the first Data Protection Correspondent Day (XDPO) was officially launched on Monday in Abidjan.

“The function of DPO in a company 10 years later: between legal obligation and societal benefit” is the theme around which the activities of the first Data Protection Correspondent Day focused on. The aim of the meeting is to raise awareness among business leaders and their representatives about the role of the DPO, often unknown, who is responsible for ensuring compliance with legal and ethical requirements in the management of personal data. The day's agenda includes discussions on best practices, skills needed, and changing societal expectations when it comes to managing personal data. According to the president of the organizing committee Serge Séri, the DPO is crucial to ensure the compliance of companies with the laws in force, in particular Law No. 2013-450 of June 19, 2013 and Order No. 0099 of August 16, 2024, which defines the profile and conditions of employment of