Automation index
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?
IT support
30%
#54 / 623
View rankingIT support
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 17% | 28% | +4.8 |
Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 28% | +4.2 |
Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Maintain records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation activities.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 55% | +7.2 |
Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 28% | +4.2 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- characteristics of products
- organisational structure
- product comprehension
- keep up to date on product knowledge
- create solutions to problems
- communicate with customers
- manage staff
- use ICT ticketing system
- educate on data confidentiality
- forecast workload
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1232.00· ESCO/ISCO 3512