overview
Do you want to understand your compliance position, but already have all the necessary expertise and resources? In that case, DPAS will provide you with a comprehensive audit tool for you to effectively monitor your current measures, and provide an insight into where you may have compliance gaps.
On completion of your self-audit, we will provide an associated report after analysing your results. This means you get some of the handy benefits of an external audit, but with less disruption and at a reduced cost.
Our audit tool is based on the ICO’s best practice guidelines and international information security standards. It takes into account technical and organisational security measures, specific accountability obligations, PECR requirements, and more. You can dictate the timeline, and pick this up when it suits you best. This will allow you the freedom to discover more about your organisation’s compliance at your own pace.
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We enlisted DPAS to help with our journey to GDPR compliance as we didn’t have the resource and skills available within our team. DPAS’ approach was thorough, efficient and remarkably unobtrusive from an operations perspective.
Post completion of the project, we not only had a clearer idea of the risks and issues that attend GDPR compliance directly, but also managed to tidy up in house data processing to ensure we are more efficient as a business.
GILES SQUIRREL
We understand that not all organisations have the budget to procure a full external audit. By using our self-audit tool, you can rest assured that you have a robust tool that covers best practice criteria, without having to pay for the experience of an external consultant to execute it.
Data protection regulations are constantly changing and evolving. By monitoring your compliance, you have a comprehensive understanding of your current arrangements, and can form action plans to demonstrate your commitment. This helps you to more effectively identify, mitigate, manage, and monitor risk.
Self-auditing makes your deadlines more flexible and your timelines more dynamic. This allows you to complete the audit process at a pace that suits you, without the pressure of meeting with an external auditor, finding time for virtual meetings, or sharing documentation.
By taking ownership of the auditing process, organisations have greater control and oversight. Self-auditing allows you to customise audit procedures, focus areas, and depth of analysis, aligning the audit approach with the specific needs and priorities of your organisation.
DPAS will tailor the self-audit service to a package that suits you best. We provide you with the tools alone. Alternatively, we can analyse results, provide board level reports, or even give remedial advice. It’s up to you: scale up or down, as is appropriate.
Self-auditing encourages increased awareness and understanding of regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and internal policies. It educates and empowers employees, enhancing your knowledge and accountability regarding compliance, risk management, and operational excellence.
Comprehensive audit tool.
Monthly updates on ICO guidance.
Bi-weekly data protection bulletins.
Board report, with remedial advice.
12 month action plan.
Access to an experienced data protection consultant for support.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Easy to understand data privacy and information security services that are always accessable, consistenty pragmatic and continually exceeding expectations.
We understand that every business has unique data protection needs. That’s why we offer customised solutions tailored to your specific requirements. We take the time to understand industry, operations, and compliance objectives, allowing us to develop a strategy that aligns seamlessly with your business.
Data protection is not a one-time endeavour that ticks a compliance box indefinitely. Our ongoing support enables you to be up to date and proactive in your threat intelligence.
Keeping up to date with changes in data protection regulations and best practices can often be a challenge. By outsourcing to an expert consultancy like us, organisations can access data protection professionals who stay current with the latest developments, case law, and who have the subject matter expertise to support you.
Our commitment doesn’t end at delivering our solutions. We pride ourselves on forging lasting relationships, offering ongoing support and updates to ensure that your data protection practices remain up to date and aligned with evolving regulations. With our dedicated team of experts on your side, you can navigate data protection with confidence.
Choosing our outsourced data protection services often proves more cost-effective than hiring and maintaining an in-house data protection team. Customers appreciate the value we offer, enabling them to allocate resources more efficiently and focus on their core business objectives.
At DPAS, we prioritise client satisfaction and continually strive to exceed expectations. Our focus on exceptional service, attention to detail, and prompt response to our clients’ needs are why customers choose us as their trusted data protection partner.
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