AI governance and data protection support
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AI is already changing how organisations work. Whether your team is using an existing AI tool or developing something new, you need to understand what information it uses, the risks it creates and who is responsible for the decisions it helps make.
DPAS provides practical AI governance and data protection support. We help organisations assess their use of AI, put appropriate policies and controls in place, and make informed decisions about how to use it responsibly.
AI can help teams work more efficiently, but it can also raise difficult questions. Can staff enter customer information into an AI tool? What happens to that information afterwards? Has anyone assessed the supplier? Who checks the accuracy of an AI generated answer before it is used?
We help organisations answer those questions in a way that works in practice. Our support can cover an individual tool or project, or the policies and governance needed across your organisation.
For a free consultation about how DPAS can help, get in touch today.
AI AND DATA PROTECTION SERVICES
What can we help with?
We help you set out how AI will be approved, used and monitored across your organisation. This includes defining responsibilities, identifying risks and putting a clear process in place for reviewing new uses of AI.
Your staff need to know what they can use AI for and what information they can put into it. We can help you develop practical policies and guidance that reflect the tools your organisation uses and the risks you need to manage.
If an AI system uses personal data, you may need to assess its impact on individuals before you use it. Our team can help you identify data protection risks, complete or review a data protection impact assessment and decide what safeguards are needed.
Policies are only useful if people understand them. We offer AI and data protection training to help staff, managers and data protection teams recognise risks and use AI with greater confidence.
Working with DPAS over the past year has been instrumental in strengthening the Globe’s data protection governance and embedding a more mature, coordinated approach across the organisation. Their continuity of service, deep subject-matter expertise and highly practical support have enabled us to progress from establishing the basics to developing a more confident, structured and proactive framework for managing our data protection obligations.
As a private healthcare provider, ensuring the highest standards of data protection and compliance with UK GDPR is not just a legal requirement, it’s a core responsibility to our patients, staff and third-parties here at SPH. Partnering with DPAS has been a game-changer for our organisation. From the outset, DPAS demonstrated a deep understanding of the healthcare sector's unique data protection challenges and their outsourced DPO service provided expert, proactive guidance, helping us navigate complex regulatory obligations with confidence and ease.
They went out of their way to support me in a short timeframe, not only to fulfil my data privacy criteria - which included more complex special category data processing - but also with trusted legal support, which - being all under one DPAS roof - was easier to access and significantly more time and cost effective.
On top of an already demanding workload, we had a new system integration, a merger to form a new Trust, and the impact of COVID to deal with. DPAS really helped to take the pressure off by assisting with complex SARs, and DPIAs. With no idea how many SARs you may receive, having the ability to flex by using additional resources can be quite useful. Knowing I can rely on Charlotte's support with DPIAs and data sharing agreements really takes the pressure off. It's really helpful having someone that can take the time out to review requests.
Bristol Airport have worked closely with DPAS for several years, and they have been instrumental in providing their services, helping us to deliver transformative projects across our airport.
I highly recommend the Data Privacy Advisory Service to any organisation seeking expert guidance and support in data protection. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to their clients are truly commendable. We look forward to continuing our successful partnership with DPAS through our new contract. It has been a pleasure working with DPAS, and their dedication to helping us manage our data protection needs has been truly outstanding.
We were looking for an independent review and audit of our data processing activities and policies across the Rhodes Trust and our partner programmes. When we went to the market, DPAS impressed us with the breadth and depth of the services they offered. We are a relatively complex organisation, but the DPAS team quickly understood how our work fits together, and throughout the audit process, I’ve appreciated the expertise of each member of the team that we’ve worked with. Their advice throughout has been reassuringly thorough, pragmatic, and tailored to our needs.
DPAS provided a highly professional and responsive interim DPO service during a critical period for Locala. Their team quickly understood the complexities of our organisation, offering clear, practical advice and reliable support. With dedicated consultants and a structured helpdesk system, we had continuous access to expert guidance and full visibility of ongoing matters. Their flexible approach and consistent communication gave us confidence and peace of mind throughout the engagement.
DPAS provides us with excellent, responsive advice when we need to supplement our in-house resource – a great, reliable service when we need it most.
DPAS have always been extremely responsive and helpful when I have required data protection support in my role as the Data Protection Single Point of Contact for Prestige Nursing & Care. The DPAS team are extremely knowledgeable and are able to apply and describe data protection in real life to support and ensure that Prestige Nursing & Care fulfil our legal obligations under UK GDPR and data protection law. DPAS have been instrumental in supporting Prestige Nursing & Care as we embark on our franchising journey, to ensure that our franchise agreements are aligned with the relevant data protection legislation.
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FOR BUSINESSES
We have experience in businesses of all shapes and sizes, from recruitment and education to finance and law. Therefore, odds are, we’ve helped businesses just like yours and can hit the ground running with tailored advice and bespoke AI support.
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FOR HEALTHCARE
We understand the unique challenges faced by NHS trusts, Ambulance Services, GP services, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). A strong AI governance framework is imperative in organisations that want to use new AI technologies which are aimed at enhancing healthcare.
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The rapid development of AI presents exciting new opportunities for businesses to expand their technological capabilities in directions that wouldn’t have previously been possible, however it also creates new risks, new liabilities and new duties.
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frequently asked questions
If your staff use AI tools at work, a policy can make expectations clear. It should explain which tools people may use, what information they may enter, when an output needs to be checked and who to speak to before trying a new use of AI.
That depends on how the tool will be used and whether its use of personal data is likely to result in a high risk to individuals. We can help you assess the proposed use, decide whether a DPIA is required and document the outcome.
Yes. We can review how AI is currently being used, help you identify data protection risks and recommend practical steps to strengthen your policies and governance.