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Governance & Oversight
Board-level reporting, DPO accountability structures, governance documentation and ongoing oversight of your data protection programme — keeping your leadership informed and protected.
Learn more →Expert DPO services for UK organisations — without the £80k salary. Get specialist GDPR governance, audit oversight, policy management and incident response from a dedicated named specialist.
A full-time, qualified DPO costs upwards of £75,000 per year in salary alone. Our outsourced model gives you the same expertise, accountability and ICO-recognised oversight — at a fraction of the cost.
Many organisations are legally required to appoint a DPO under UK GDPR. Failure to do so can expose you to ICO enforcement action and significant fines. We make compliance straightforward.
Our team handles data protection every day across dozens of sectors. You get deep, current expertise — not a generalist HR manager wearing an extra hat.
Data breaches, Subject Access Requests, ICO investigations — they don't wait for convenient timing. Our incident response is always on, and your DPO is always reachable.
From governance and policy oversight through to SAR handling and breach response — our service covers the full breadth of what an effective DPO delivers.
Board-level reporting, DPO accountability structures, governance documentation and ongoing oversight of your data protection programme — keeping your leadership informed and protected.
Learn more →Development, review and maintenance of your data protection policies, privacy notices, ROPA and retention schedules — aligned with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Learn more →Rapid breach assessment, containment support, regulatory reporting to the ICO within 72 hours where required, and post-incident review to prevent recurrence.
Learn more →End-to-end SAR management — scoping, document review, redaction guidance and disclosure pack preparation — ensuring timely, defensible responses within the statutory deadline.
Learn more →Ongoing data protection risk monitoring, Data Protection Impact Assessments for new processing activities, and a live risk register reviewed quarterly with your leadership team.
Learn more →Tailored data protection training modules, awareness campaigns and completion tracking — ensuring your team understands their obligations and handles personal data correctly.
Learn more →Getting your outsourced DPO in place is straightforward. No lengthy procurement, no lengthy onboarding — just expert support, fast.
We spend 30 minutes understanding your organisation, processing activities and current compliance posture — at no charge.
We recommend the right plan and scope of service for your needs, with a clear proposal and no hidden costs.
Your named DPO is introduced, your ICO registration is updated if needed, and your governance framework is underway.
Monthly reporting, policy oversight, incident readiness and direct access to your DPO — every month, without fail.
Every sector processes personal data differently. We understand the specific regulatory pressures, data types and governance obligations that apply to your organisation.
Employee data is among the most sensitive your organisation holds. We provide DPO oversight for HR processing, disciplinary records, monitoring policies and employment tribunal risk.
Special category health data demands the highest standard of governance. We support NHS bodies, private clinics, care homes and mental health providers with ICO-compliant DPO oversight.
Schools, MATs and universities process child data, safeguarding records and sensitive parent information. We provide DPO services that meet the specific obligations of the education sector.
FCA-regulated firms face overlapping data protection and financial regulation. Our DPOs understand how UK GDPR interacts with FCA requirements, helping you meet obligations across both regimes.
Legal privilege, client confidentiality and regulatory oversight make data protection particularly complex. We provide DPO support that works alongside your professional obligations.
Tech companies processing large volumes of personal data — often across jurisdictions — need robust DPO oversight. We support product teams, CTOs and compliance leads with practical, scalable governance.
Under Article 37 of UK GDPR, certain organisations are required to appoint a DPO. But many others are uncertain whether the obligation applies to them. This guide sets out the three conditions that trigger a mandatory appointment — and why voluntary appointment can still be the right decision.
Many organisations appoint a DPO without fully understanding what the role demands. The ICO's guidance makes clear that a DPO must have genuine independence, expert knowledge of data protection law, and sufficient resource to do the job properly — not just a job title added to an existing role.
When a personal data breach occurs, the clock starts immediately. UK GDPR Article 33 requires notification to the ICO within 72 hours where a breach is likely to result in a risk to individuals' rights and freedoms. A good DPO has a tested incident response plan — not a plan they're writing in a crisis.
Subject Access Requests are one of the most common sources of ICO complaints. A DPO's role in SAR management goes beyond rubber-stamping responses — they must ensure scope is properly defined, exemptions are correctly applied, and third-party data is handled lawfully throughout the disclosure process.
Data Protection Impact Assessments are required before high-risk processing activities begin. The ICO's list of processing types that always require a DPIA includes large-scale use of biometric data, systematic monitoring and processing involving vulnerable individuals. Skipping one isn't just a risk — it's a breach in itself.
Article 37(6) of UK GDPR explicitly permits the DPO role to be fulfilled through a service contract. The ICO has confirmed that an external DPO can satisfy the legal requirement provided they have the necessary expertise, independence and resources. In many cases, outsourcing delivers broader expertise than a single in-house hire.
Everything you need to know about outsourcing your DPO. Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is happy to help.
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