DPO as a Service

Outsourcing the DPO role

DPO as a Service (DPOaaS) is a practical and cost-effective solution for organisations lacking the requisite expertise to fulfil their DPO duties under the GDPR and DPA 2018.

By outsourcing DPO tasks to a virtual DPO, you get direct and fast access to expert advice and guidance. This will help you address the compliance obligations of the GDPR while staying focused on your core business activities.

In addition, you are assured of a genuinely independent DPO with no conflict of interest with other business services.

Why outsource your DPO?

Appointing a DPO is mandatory for all public authorities and many private organisations under the GDPR and DPA 2018. Even where the GDPR does not explicitly require the appointment of a DPO, it is highly encouraged as a matter of good practice and to demonstrate compliance.

Many organisations, particularly smaller ones, may find that the DPO responsibilities are a challenge to deliver, given the breadth of knowledge required of data processing and data security operations, and the requisite familiarity with the legal aspects of the GDPR and DPA 2018.

The Regulation allows organisations to outsource the DPO role to an external provider. With a shortage of individuals trained to handle DPO responsibilities, a virtual DPO can help your organisation address its regulatory compliance demands quickly and cost-effectively.

A complete solution to GDPR and DPA 2018 compliance

This all-encompassing service fulfils your DPO responsibilities under Articles 38 and 39 of the GDPR. It includes:

• Registration as DPO with the relevant supervisory authority;
• Acting as the contact point with the relevant supervisory authority on all data protection matters;
• A dedicated DPO manager;
• GDPR compliance monitoring, which includes managing your GDPR/DPA 2018 compliance action plan;
• A GDPR/DPA 2018 gap analysis and remedial action plan (year 1);
• An annual compliance audit (from year 2);
• Hands-on support with creating and maintaining your personal data processing register (Article 30 record);
• Advising on data protection and maintaining compliance with the GDPR/DPA 2018;
• Facilitating staff awareness training;
• Support to identify personal data processing activities and verify that the data processing activities are GDPR compliant;
• Documentation review (policies and procedures), which includes a legal review for suitability and guidance on applicability;
• Advice on handling DPIAs (data protection impact assessments), DSARs (data subject access requests), data breach monitoring, management and reporting; and
• Monthly activity reports and quarterly management reports.

Includes unlimited access to the GDPR Advice Service

• Receive unlimited GDPR/DPA 2018 advice and support from data privacy experts on any GDPR and data privacy issues (as they relate to the UK).
• Get direct access to a team of experienced data privacy lawyers and DPOs.
• Ask your expert any question about complying with the GDPR or other data privacy challenges.
• Receive a monthly newsletter on important GDPR/ DPA updates.
• Enjoy discounts on additional hours for execution/implementation.