What has happened this year?
As we reflect on another remarkable year, I want to take a moment to personally thank you for choosing DPAS. Your loyalty and trust drives us to continually deliver the highest-quality training and services for our clients.
This past year has been both challenging and exciting, filled with opportunities for growth that we could not have achieved without our amazing customers. Supporting a diverse customer base—from large multinationals to small charities—has given us invaluable insights into the unique challenges faced by organisations of all types and sizes. We’re proud to have continued offering pro bono work this year and are excited to expand those efforts even further in the coming year. Thank you for being a part of our journey!
Our work during 2024
Our team has been busy performing Data Protection and Information Security Audits, as well as providing remedial support to help our clients meet compliance standards. We’ve also been supporting organisations with redacting and converting their Subject Access Requests. We have helped multiple Councils with social care SAR backlogs, and businesses with complex employee SARs.
We’re also thrilled to have welcomed nearly 15 new DPO as a Service customers—an encouraging sign that organisations are prioritising data protection more than ever. More recently we’ve been supporting organisations with the implementation of AI, supporting them with policies, guidance, DPIAs and training.
We’re delighted to have received countless 5 star reviews and feedback on our services and training courses via our surveys. If you’ve worked with us and want to provide feedback, I’d be grateful to receive it. You can leave us a TrustPilot review here or get in touch with me directly. Alternatively, check out some of our recent case studies on our website.
engage, educate, empower - data protection conference 2024
The DPAS Engage, Educate, Empower Conference, held in Birmingham earlier this year, was a resounding success. Events like these are invaluable for privacy and data protection professionals, offering a rare opportunity to connect, share, and learn in a supportive environment. This work is not only challenging but can often feel isolating, making such gatherings all the more meaningful.
Our day was packed with insightful discussions, shared experiences, expert commentary—and plenty of fun! If you haven’t already signed up for our free conference in February 2025, don’t wait—spaces are filling fast. You can view the event here.
new training courses for 2024
We’re were excited to be added to the IAPPs list of approved training providers this year, and spent time developing some of our own CPD accredited training courses, these include:
- CPD: Introduction to AI for Data Protection Practitioners (1 and 2 day options)
- CPD: Introduction to AI for Health Care Professionals (1 day)
- IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional (2 day)
- IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager (2 day)
- IAPP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (2 day)
our brilliant team at dpas
let's prepare for 2025 together
Keep an eye out for our upcoming annual data protection reminders blog and email where we’ll share our insights and challenges shaping data protection, information security and information governance in the year ahead. If you are not subscribed to our newsletter sign up below.
our charities for 2025
We are extremely pleased to announce that we will be supporting two charities next year. They are two charities that are close to our hearts here at DPAS. The first being the 4Louis. 4Louis is a UK-based charity that supports families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, or child loss by providing memory boxes and emotional support.
The second is Hospicare, Hospiscare is a charity providing holistic palliative care services to patients with life-limiting illnesses in Exeter, Mid, and East Devon. Keep an eye out for our 2025 fundraising staff and customer events. If you’d like to help us with fundraising, please do get in touch.
final round up
