What is a Fractional CPO (Chief Privacy Officer)?
A Fractional Chief Privacy Officer is an experienced data protection executive who works part-time across multiple organisations, providing GDPR↗ compliance leadership, privacy programme management, and data protection governance.
The Fractional CPO Role
Fractional CPOs typically work 1-2 days per week, providing senior privacy leadership for companies handling personal data that need expert oversight without a full-time privacy executive at £150-250k.
Key CPO Responsibilities
GDPR Compliance: Full UK/EU data protection programme management
Privacy Framework: Policies, procedures, and accountability measures
DPIAs: Data Protection Impact Assessments for high-risk processing
Data Mapping: Record of Processing Activities and data flow documentation
Breach Management: Incident response and ICO notification procedures
Who Needs a Fractional CPO?
Tech companies processing personal data at scale
Healthcare and fintech companies in regulated environments
Companies expanding internationally and needing multi-jurisdiction privacy
Organisations after ICO enforcement or preparing for audits
