Do you want to gain a stronger understanding your organisation’s data protection compliance position?
The DPAS data protection audit covers UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, PECR, and other relevant laws, along with information security, codes of conduct, and best practices. We will provide a detailed compliance report, highlighting risks, offering remedial advice, and including a project plan.
Do you want to understand your compliance position, but have all the expertise and resources internally to complete the audit?
DPAS can provide you with a comprehensive audit tool in order for you to effectively monitor your current measures, and provide an insight into where you may have compliance gaps. We can support you through the process should you require.
THE RHODES TRUST approached DPAS looking for an external consultancy to provide an impartial data protection and information security audit, and board-level report. The Trust wanted support to help identify, and address, any vulnerabilities or weaknesses in their data protection practices, and advice on any current risks post-audit to help them continue to maintain a good level of compliance.
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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, 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.
Are you required by the Department of Health and Social Care to complete the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT)?
Do you need help with your DPST submission? Perhaps you are looking for an organisation to audit your work before you post your submission. Whatever you need, the team at DPAS can help you ensure that you meet or exceed the standards.
Are you worried about the suppliers that you use in your business and want help assessing privacy risk?
Our third-party supplier assessment review service offers a comprehensive risk analysis and evaluation to help you verify that your suppliers adhere to stringent data protection regulations, and protect the privacy and confidentiality of your valuable data.
"FANTASTIC SERVICE, DELIVERED BY A GREAT TEAM WHICH HAS MADE A HIGHLY COMPLEX PROJECT EASY TO DIGEST"
We decided to use DPAS because we felt they were a good fit for the BOXPARK brand, being a boutique data protection advisory company. Since the commencement of the project, we have received fantastic service delivered by a great team - making a highly complex project easy to digest. They hit every deadline and continue to provide us easy-to-understand data protection advice and support.
Matthew CarterBOXPARK
"I WAS EXTREMELY RELIEVED TO FIND THE FRIENDLY TEAM AND EXCELLENT SERVICE AT DPAS"
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.
Kate Shepperd-CohenMENSTRUAL SUPPORT SERVICE
"THOROUGH, EFFICIENT, AND REMARKABLY UNOBTRUSIVE FROM AN OPERATIONS PERSPECTIVE"
We enlisted DPAS to help with our journey to GDPR compliance, as we didn't have the resources and skills within our team. DPAS' approach was thorough, efficient and remarkably unobtrusive from an operations perspective.
Post completion of the project, we had a clearer idea of the risks and issues that attend GDPR compliance directly, and could tidy up in-house data processing to ensure we are more efficient as a business.
Giles Squirrel TEIGNMOUTH MARITIME SERVICES
"DPAS REALLY HELPED TO TAKE THE PRESSURE OFF BY HELPING WITH COMPLEX SARS, AND DPIAS"
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.
Rhiannon PlattROYAL DEVON UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE
"LEGAL SUPPORT, WITH AN ETHICAL AND PRAGMATIC TWIST"
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.
Kate Maddock-Jones BRISTOL AIRPORT
"EVERY ONE OF THE TEAM IS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EXTREMELY COMPETENT"
DPAS have been hugely helpful in recent years, in ensuring that SWAST are doing our best and continuing to comply with information governance best practice and compliance. From our experience, every one of the team is knowledgeable and extremely competent. We have benefited from a range of services from DPAS and specifically with them acting as our Data Protection Officer. They have offered training and advice, and added to our Information Governance capacity, which was welcome and much needed.
Tim BishopSWAST
"DPAS IMPRESSED US WITH THE BREADTH AND DEPTH OF THE SERVICES THEY OFFERED"
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.
Matthew TreavisRHODES TRUST
"WE ARE VERY HAPPY WITH THE HIGH STANDARDS OF SERVICE RECEIVED "
The University of Exeter Students’ Guild were keen to ensure we were delivering our GDPR commitment on time and on track.
We therefore needed a qualified Data Protection Officer to monitor
our progress, provide assurance that we were on the road to compliance, and maintain the role going forward. We sourced DPAS as they were local and have 20 years of data protection experience. We are very happy with the high standards of service received, and the training provided was not only delivered professionally, but completely tailored to our business type. I highly recommend Data Privacy Advisory if you have GDPR worries or you are considering having a Data Protection Officer look after your organisation.
Mark JohnsonUNIVERSITY OF EXETER STUDENTS GUILD
"A GREAT, RELIABLE SERVICE WHEN WE NEED IT MOST "
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.
Carys JonesRBBC
"I WOULDN'T HESITATE USING THE TEAM AT DPAS AGAIN "
When faced with a complex Subject Access Request, we went out to the market to look for a provider that had the knowledge and experience to complete the data conversion and redaction on our behalf. We were impressed with the team at DPAS from the offset and entrusted them to deliver the required redacted documents within the legal timeframes. We found the team responsive and also accommodating when we needed tweaks to how the final information was presented – I wouldn’t hesitate using the team at DPAS again.
Tariq OzaibiHead of Supporter Care & Compliance
WHY OUR CUSTOMERS CHOOSE US
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Easy-to-understand data privacy and information security services that are always accessible, consistently pragmatic and continually exceeding expectations.
we talk your language
Our customers choose us for our data privacy and information security services because we simplify complex concepts, making them easy to understand and enabling informed decision-making during the audit process.
accessible and credible
We stand out by providing round-the-clock accessibility, ensuring our dedicated team is available to address urgent queries, incidents, and ongoing support, giving our customers peace of mind throughout their data protection journey.
consistently pragmatic approach
Our pragmatic approach to data privacy and information security resonates with customers as we prioritise practicality, efficiency, and tailored solutions that effectively mitigate risks and fulfil compliance requirements.
Exceeding Expectations
We continually exceed our customers’ expectations by not only fulfilling compliance requirements but also identifying additional areas for improvement, providing proactive recommendations, and staying ahead of industry trends.
Tailored Solutions for Every Client
Our customers appreciate our personalised approach, as we develop customised solutions aligned with their unique needs and goals, ensuring relevance, practicality, and actionable results in their data protection audit.
Trustworthy
Customers choose us as their trusted partner in data protection due to our long-standing reputation for maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability, offering a sense of security throughout their data protection journey.