Data Protection Officer
Our outsourced Data Protection Officer service provides a cost-effective solution to help your organisation meet its data protection obligations.
What is a Data Protection Officer (DPO)?
A Data Protection Officer is an individual or a team responsible for overseeing an organisation’s data protection strategy and ensuring compliance with data protection laws and regulations, such as the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
The primary role of a DPO is to ensure the organisation’s processing of personal data is lawful, transparent and fair. They’re responsible for advising on data protection matters, conducting privacy impact assessments, monitoring compliance with data protection laws and regulations and acting as a point of contact for data subjects and supervisory authorities.
They may also be responsible for maintaining records of processing activities, providing data protection training and awareness programs for employees, and cooperating with supervisory authorities regarding investigations and audits related to data protection.
A DPO can be an internal employee or an external service provider. Not all small businesses have the resources to employ a full-time DPO, and that’s where our DPO service comes in.
Our team of experienced cyber security professionals can act as your DPO, as required, to help you meet your compliance requirements.
By using our outsourced DPO service, you can ensure your business fully complies with data protection regulations while minimising the risk of data breaches and associated financial and reputational damage.
What does a Data Protection Officer do?
The specific duties of a DPO can vary depending on the organisation and industry, but generally include:
- Advising on data protection obligations and requirements
- Monitoring compliance with data protection regulations, including conducting data protection impact assessments and audits
- Providing staff training and awareness-raising activities on data protection
- Serving as the main point of contact with regulatory authorities and data subjects (individuals whose data is being processed)
- Investigating and reporting data breaches to regulatory authorities and data subjects
- Advising on data protection considerations of new projects or initiatives
- Developing and maintaining data protection policies, procedures and documentation
You need a DPO to ensure you’re processing personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws. This helps build trust with customers and stakeholders by demonstrating your commitment to data protection.
If you don’t have an in-house DPO, call us today to see how our outsourced DPO services can help fill any gaps.
Benefits of our DPO service
With Sentrium as your DPO, you can access our in-depth knowledge of data protection laws and best practices as and when you need them, along with the following benefits:
- Expertise: Our experienced DPOs provide expert guidance on data protection laws and best practices, ensuring your organisation understands its obligations and fully complies with the regulations.
- Reduced risk of data breaches: By implementing robust data protection measures and processes, our DPOs can help your organisation reduce the risk of data breaches and the associated financial and reputational damage.
- Improved stakeholder trust: Demonstrating compliance with data protection laws builds trust with stakeholders and customers, who feel more confident in entrusting their data to your organisation.
- Cost-effective: Outsourcing your DPO requirements to Sentrium offers cost-effective access to specialist resources and expertise that may be more expensive to develop in-house.
- Ongoing support: Our DPO services offer continuing support to ensure your organisation maintains compliance as regulations and requirements evolve.
- Competitive edge: Businesses that demonstrate compliance with data protection regulations may have a competitive advantage over those that don’t, showing your organisation takes data protection seriously and values customer privacy.
- Peace of mind: Working with our experienced DPOs gives your organisation greater peace of mind knowing that your data protection practices are sound and meet legal obligations, allowing you to focus on core business activities without worrying about data breaches or regulatory penalties.
Our cyber security advisory services
At Sentrium, we offer a range of cybersecurity advisory services to help organisations of all sizes stay protected from cyber threats. Our advisory services include:
Our GDPR and Data Protection Act (DPA) consultancy services provide expert guidance to comply with the latest data protection regulations. Our experienced consultants can help you understand your obligations under GDPR and DPA, assess your current data protection practices, and develop a customised data protection strategy that meets your business needs.
Our virtual chief information security officer (vCISO) service provides access to a dedicated cyber security expert without hiring a full-time in-house CISO. We provide expert guidance on cyber security strategy and risk management, assess your current cybersecurity posture, and develop a customised cyber security program that meets your business needs and budget.
Our ISO27001 consultancy service can help your organisation implement and maintain the internationally recognised standard for information security management. We can help you implement the necessary controls and processes to achieve ISO27001 certification, ensuring you have a robust management system to protect against cyber threats.
Our outsourced cyber security advisory services are ideal for organisations that don’t have in-house experts or those looking to augment their existing security teams. Find out more about the range of cyber security advisory services we offer here.
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Why choose Sentrium?
Our experienced and CREST-certified cyber security team ensures we offer the expertise required to provide accurate and comprehensive outsourced DPO services. Our communication-focused client-first approach ensures our consultants are always on hand to answer any questions you may have. We pride ourselves on building strong, collaborative long-term relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a DPO?
You may need a DPO if your organisation collects and processes personal data on a large scale or engages in high-risk data processing activities. Some data protection laws, such as the UK GDPR, require organisations to appoint a DPO where they meet certain criteria.
What does your outsourced DPO service provide?
Our outsourced DPO provides various services, including conducting data protection impact assessments, creating and implementing data protection policies and procedures, training employees on data protection regulations, and serving as a point of contact for data protection authorities.
How do you ensure compliance with data protection laws?
Our team of experts stays up-to-date on the latest data protection laws and regulations, ensuring all our clients comply. We conduct regular assessments to identify and address any potential compliance issues.
How can you ensure the security of my organisation’s data?
We take data security very seriously and have implemented a range of measures to protect our clients’ data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.
What is a data protection impact assessment?
A data protection impact assessment (DPIA) is a process that helps organisations identify and mitigate potential risks to the privacy and security of personal data. Our DPO service can help your organisation conduct a DPIA and implement any necessary changes to ensure compliance with data protection laws.
Can your DPO service help with UK GDPR compliance?
Yes, our DPO service can help your organisation comply with UK GDPR by creating and implementing data protection policies and procedures, conducting DPIAs and providing GDPR-specific training for employees.
What are the benefits of using an outsourced DPO?
Outsourcing a DPO service can be more cost-effective than hiring a full-time DPO, especially for SMEs and smaller organisations. Additionally, outsourcing can provide access to a team of experts with specialist knowledge and experience in data protection regulations and best practices, reducing the risk of non-compliance and data breaches.
What is the process for engaging your DPO service?
If you want to appoint us as your outsourced DPO, you can reach out to our team to discuss your specific needs and requirements. We’ll provide a proposal outlining the services we can provide, the associated costs, and a timeline. Once the proposal is accepted, we’ll work with you to implement the necessary changes and ensure compliance with data protection laws.