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How much of a Data protection officer’s job can AI already do?
A processing record and a clause come earlier. Calling an incident and answering the regulator do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Data protection officer
29%
AI can already do 29% of this job.
#58 / 623
View rankingData protection officer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Processing records, clauses and DPIAs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Policies, processor contracts and transfers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Data-subject rights, internal queries and training.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Incidents, notification and the call to the regulator.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Vendors, cookies and new processing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Independence, board report and liability.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- data protection
- apply GDPR
- run DPIAs
- handle subject rights
- notify breaches
- draft clauses
- processor contracts
- answer the regulator
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1041.00· ESCO/ISCO 2422
IS WORK OVER?
Data scientist
40%
#6 / 623
View rankingData scientist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Generate standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data for review by executives, managers, clients, and other stakeholders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 55% | +7.7 |
Manage timely flow of business intelligence information to users.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Maintain or update business intelligence tools, databases, dashboards, systems, or methods.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 48% | +5.3 |
Provide technical support for existing reports, dashboards, or other tools.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Synthesize current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Create business intelligence tools or systems, including design of related databases, spreadsheets, or outputs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Collect business intelligence data from available industry reports, public information, field reports, or purchased sources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Identify or monitor current and potential customers, using business intelligence tools.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 29% | 28% | +8.1 |
| Total | 100% | 40% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- analyse data
- models
- dashboards
- python
- information structure
- data warehouse
- database
- web programming
- ICT security legislation
- business process modelling
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-2051.01· ESCO/ISCO 2521