Bespoke DPO Services

You need a flexible, tailored approach to data protection. Meeting GDPR requires more than simple obligation, it requires advice, support, and above all, expertise.

Where can you find all of this?

Use our outsourced DPO services to ensure your  GDPR obligations are covered in your workplace. With a dedicated DPO officer working tirelessly to make sure data protection obligations are met and your staff are following proper data security procedures internally, you can rest assured that your organisation is keeping data as secure as possible.

On this page you’ll discover:

• Why you should use DPO as a service
• Who needs to use outsourced DPO
• What the benefits of outsourcing your DPO are

What is DPO as a service?

Although many organisations don’t need a full-time DPO Officer, they will need the expertise and specialist knowledge of one from time to time; this is where DPO as a service comes into play.

Being able to procure DPO services as and when you need them is the most cost-effective method to ensure your compliance with data protection laws and not have to break the bank at the same time!

By outsourcing your DPO needs, you gain all the advantages of established best practices and informed advice when you need it most.

DPO services protect the data your organisation processes; it could be for customers, suppliers, or employees, it doesn’t matter, by acting on the advice given to you by our DPO Officers working onsite or remotely, via our virtual DPO services, your data will be made completely compliant with GDPR standards. This ensures you avoid any hefty fines and perhaps worst of all, reputational damage to your company or organisation.

Why Use External DPO Services?

What are the benefits to you, of outsourcing your DPO and using a DPO as a service? Over and above the obvious compliance with data protection laws and the avoidance of fines, outsourcing DPO services brings with it a whole host of other advantages.

•       Cost effective – you only pay for the services of a DPO when you need it. No training, holiday, sickness, or absence costs.
•       Dedicated expertise – a fresh pair of eyes to bring passion and focus to your data protection needs.
•       Unbiased advice – as an independent organisation, we have no preconceived notions about your services; our advice will be objective and efficient.
•       Specialist knowledge – our DPO Officers are experts in the UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018 and European data protection legislation.
•       Highly experienced – the privacy team are certified professionals with a combined 35 years of working in the data protection sector.

Who Needs to Use DPO as a Service?

There are certain sectors that will need to be more aware of the security of their data than others. Generally, if your organisation deals with:

•       Large scale monitoring of subjects
•       Platforms outsourced to other businesses
•       CCTV services
•       The transfer of data globally
•       Outbound marketing for third parties

Then, you need to use our DPO services. Our team is broadly experienced in working with organisations from a huge range of sectors. We’re sure to have the sector-specific knowledge you require, from wide-ranging areas such as:

•       Healthcare
•       Finance
•       Education
•       Insurance
•       Charities
•       Retail
•       Technology

Your unique needs will be taken into account, and our team will establish all your data protection obligations, even some you may not be aware of!

What Does an Outsourced DPO Do?

By using DPO as a service you can ensure that your Data Protection Compliance Framework is perfectly maintained, and you meet Data Protection obligations to avoid penalties, protecting your business, your clients, customers, and employees from data breaches.

External DPO services from Privacy Helper help with:

•       Reacting to Data Breaches – giving solid, actionable advice to help you proactively deal with breaches rather than only react to them.
•       The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – dealing with requests pertaining to the Data Protection Act.
•       Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) – which are requests made by individuals for copies of their personal data.
•       Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) – an essential step before you process personal data.
•       Raising staff awareness – it’s a sad truth that many simply do not know their data protection obligations.
•       Staying up to date with Data Protection law – you may already have processes in place that do not meet current standards; our experts will assess and let you know.

A DPO Officer from Privacy Helper will ensure all of this is covered and we’ll give you the tools to build airtight processes, ensuring your data remains secure and compliant with  GDPR for the foreseeable future.

How Will a PRIVACY HELPER Outsourced DPO Help You?

Managing an effective Data Protection Compliance Framework and upholding Data Protection obligations requires an expert knowledge of relevant laws, best practices and GDPR-related Risk.

Engaging a PRIVACY HELPER Outsourced DPO not only ensures that your Data Protection Compliance Framework is maintained but also gives you access to expert knowledge when you need it, to help you with:

• Reacting to Data Breaches
• Interacting with the ICO
• Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• Conducting supplier due diligence
• Handling customer complaints
• Raising staff awareness
• Staying current with Data Protection law

Compliance isn’t just about avoiding penalties, it’s about protecting your business, your customers, and your reputation – our zero-fuss, pro-business approach gives you the power to do more. 

Where Can Our DPO Services Help You Improve Your Data Protection?

If you need guidance in any area of data protection, our tailored data support from our expert team of certified GDPR professionals will be able to help.

Using an outsourced data protection officer from Privacy Helper:

•       IT and Technical Systems – digital and online systems are the heart of data protection in any organisation, and also where many breaches take place. Our data protection officers give recommendations to make your equipment more secure.
•       Data Efficiency – we can discuss ways to minimise and streamline the amount of data you collect, reducing unnecessarily gathered personal data.
•       Legal Advice – for your existing data sharing agreements, we can advise you on the latest adequacy decisions and your obligations toward the data you access and share.
•       Marketing – ensuring you’re meeting the conditions of consent and marketing legislation including PECR 2003.
•       Records Management – how to store your documents and make them accessible only by authorised personnel.
•       Cyber Security – make sure your online activities are protected. We will recommend undergoing penetration testing to spot the weak points in your online security.

For the most efficient and cost effective outsourced DPO services in the UK, look no further than Privacy Helper. We offer GDPR DPO and data protection consultancy services for a huge range of the country’s most important sectors. 

If you deal with large amounts of personal data, are involved in the monitoring of subjects or engage in marketing for third parties your data security needs to be airtight. Get in contact with us here at Privacy Helper for your outsourced DPO needs, our expert, friendly team is happy to discuss your unique requirements and recommend the best ways to secure your data.