DPO as a Service
An experienced external Data Protection Officer, or privacy lead, provided on a retainer so the role is covered without a full-time hire.
Many organisations need someone to own data protection but do not have, or cannot yet justify, a full-time specialist.
Many organisations need someone to own data protection but do not have, or cannot yet justify, a full-time specialist. Some laws require a Data Protection Officer in defined cases, and the role is expected to be informed, independent of day-to-day decisions and easy for individuals and regulators to reach. DPO as a Service gives you that role as an external appointment, working alongside your legal, security and business teams.
What the engagement covers
- Confirmation of whether a DPO, or an equivalent accountable role, is required under the law that applies to you
- Formal appointment support: role charter, scope, reporting line and independence safeguards
- Advice to management and staff on privacy obligations and new initiatives
- Monitoring of compliance, including policies, training and internal reviews
- Advice on privacy and data protection impact assessments, and review of their outcomes
- Oversight of individual rights requests and incident handling
- Review of processor and supplier privacy arrangements
- Contact point for individuals and regulators, and support during enquiries
- Regular reporting to senior management and the board
Understand. Prioritize. Enable.
How we deliver DPO as a service, step by step.
- 01
Confirm the requirement
We check whether a DPO is required for your organisation under the law that applies, or whether an accountable privacy lead is good practice, and agree the scope.
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Appoint and baseline
The role is formally set up with a charter, reporting line and safeguards for independence. We review your records, processes and open risks so priorities are clear from the start.
- 03
Operate on a rhythm
A regular cycle of advice, monitoring, reviews and management reporting, with a named contact for urgent questions.
- 04
Transition when ready
If you later hire in-house, we hand over the documentation, registers and a working programme.