Virtual DPO services are provided by IT Governance’s sister company GRCI Law Limited, a specialist in data privacy, cyber security, and legal and compliance advisory services.
We want to reassure our clients that all consultancy services will go ahead as scheduled during the COVID-19 situation. As a company that fully embraces flexible and remote working, we have adjusted our delivery methods to allow us to provide consultancy services remotely where necessary. Please also refer to our COVID-19 policy.
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 on data protection law. 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.
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.
This all-encompassing service fulfils your DPO responsibilities under Articles 38 and 39 of the GDPR. It includes:
A virtual DPO is a practical and cost-effective solution to achieve GDPR and DPA 2018 compliance.
Direct access to independent DPO expertise.
Get unlimited GDPR advice and guidance.
Application of best practice in achieving and maintaining compliance with the GDPR and DPA 2018.
No conflict of interest between the DPO and other business activities.
Outsourcing the DPO role saves you costs in recruitment, internal training and other overheads usually associated with full-time employees.
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DPOaaS is delivered by IT Governance’s sister company GRCI Law and has been developed specifically to cater to the needs of organisations trying to comply with the GDPR and DPA 2018.