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Data Protection Officer (DPO) as a Service

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) is the person responsible for making sure your organisation handles personal data properly and follows data protection law.

With many years of experience delivering data protection, information governance and information security support across the public and private sectors, our DPO as a Service (DPOaaS) provides organisations with access to experienced data protection professionals, without the cost and complexity of employing an in‑house DPO.

What our DPO Service Delivers

We support organisations by helping them understand what GDPR requires, what they need to do, and how to manage personal data safely and confidently.

Our outsourced DPO service supports you by:

  • Monitoring and advising on GDPR compliance
  • Acting as a point of contact for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and data subjects
  • Providing guidance on data breaches, including ICO notification
  • Supporting Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)
  • Advising on and reviewing policies, procedures and notices
  • Assisting with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
  • Supporting better data protection practices across your organisation

Services are delivered flexibly via email, phone and video calls, with optional onsite support where required.

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Structured, Scalable Packages

We offer tiered DPO packages to suit organisations of different sizes and risk profiles, from small businesses to large, complex environments. Packages typically include:

  • An initial set-up discussion to understand your organisation
  • Regular monthly progress calls
  • An agreed allocation of dedicated DPO time
  • Optional onsite visits
  • Access to additional support at discounted rates, if needed

Our approach is designed to scale as your organisation grows or your risk profile changes.

Why Outsource Your DPO?

Outsourcing your DPO:

  • Is more cost‑effective than hiring internally
  • Avoids potential conflicts of interest
  • Gives you access to a wider team of specialists
  • Provides reassurance that advice is independent and up to date.

Data Privacy Advisory (No DPO Required)

For organisations that do not require a formal DPO but still need GDPR guidance, we also offer a Data Privacy Advisor service. This provides regular expert advice and support to help you navigate data protection requirements without a full DPO appointment.

Do you need a Data Protection Officer (DPO)?

Under UK GDPR, some organisations are legally required to appoint a Data Protection Officer, while others are not, but may still benefit from having one.

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You must have a DPO if you:

  • Are a public authority or public body (such as schools, academies, councils and many charities), or
  • Carry out large‑scale processing of personal data, or
  • Regularly and systematically monitor individuals (for example, through CCTV, tracking, or online monitoring), or
  • Process large volumes of special category data, such as health or safeguarding information.

You may still benefit from a DPO if you:

  • Handle personal data as part of your core activities
  • Want expert support with data breaches, complaints or subject access requests
  • Need confidence that your organisation is meeting its GDPR obligations
  • Don’t have in‑house data protection expertise
  • Want independent, objective advice without conflicts of interest

Even where a DPO is not legally required, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) strongly encourages organisations to have access to appropriate data protection expertise.