Our GDPR and information security compliance audit provides a look into your data protection and information security measures and assesses your compliance with relevant data protection and privacy regulations, such as the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What can we help with?
Completing an external data privacy audit will help you identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risk, and ensure regulatory compliance. In addition, an assured external GDPR audit like ours, provided by subject matter experts, can help establish trust with existing employees, current customers, and new prospects. It can also help to raise awareness internally, and promote best practice within your organisation, resulting in long-term culture changes that can benefit compliance.
Contact us today for your free consultation to discuss how our data protection audit service can support your organisation.
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We begin our GDPR audit services by understanding your organisation’s data protection policies, security measures, and compliance requirements. This assessment helps us tailor our audit to focus on the areas most critical to your business.
We assess your compliance with relevant data protection and privacy regulations, such as UK-GDPR, EU-GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, PECR, FOIA, or industry-specific requirements. Our experts ensure that your policies and practices align with the necessary legal obligations and that practices are embedded into business as usual.
Our team reviews your existing information security controls based on industry best practice, including physical security, network infrastructure, authentication mechanisms, encryption protocols, and incident response procedures. We provide detailed recommendations to strengthen your security posture and enhance your overall resilience.
Our experts conduct a thorough analysis of your existing data protection and information security measures. We compare them against industry best practices and regulatory standards to identify any gaps or deficiencies that need to be addressed.
Stay ahead of compliance risks with an independent GDPR and information security audit. We can assess policies, systems, and controls, identifying gaps, risks, and improvement areas, ensuring your organisation remains compliant with data protection legislation.
Upon completing the data privacy audit, we provide you with a comprehensive report detailing our findings, including identified vulnerabilities, areas of non-compliance, and recommended remediation measures. Our team will also guide you through the implementation of the proposed improvements to enhance your data protection and information security practices.
You will receive expert DPO support without the overhead of hiring in-house. Whether you need an interim DPO, outsourced DPO, or specialist data protection expertise, we provide board-level guidance, compliance oversight, and practical, hands-on support tailored to your organisation.
A data breach can happen at any time. Our emergency response team is available 24/7, providing immediate guidance on breach containment, investigation, reporting, and lessons learned to protect your organisation and reputation.
High-risk processing requires a structured approach. We conduct and review DPIAs, identifying risks and providing clear mitigation strategies to keep your organisation compliant and secure.
Managing Data Subject Access Requests (SARs) and individual rights requests can be time-consuming. We handle, redact, and review requests efficiently, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR response deadlines while protecting sensitive data. You can see more about our SAR Service here.
Transferring personal data across borders requires the right safeguards. We assess your data sharing arrangements and ensure compliance with SCCs, IDTAs, and Transfer Risk Assessments. We also provide reports on international data flows and compliance status for leadership discussions.
Your compliance is only as strong as your weakest link. We conduct due diligence on your suppliers, review Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and help mitigate risks when working with third parties. Findings can be presented at governance meetings to ensure informed decision-making.
Robust policies are the foundation of a strong data protection framework. We create, review, and update key documents, including privacy notices, RoPAs, data protection policies, retention schedules, and internal procedures, ensuring they align with ICO expectations and industry best practices. Our service ensures policies remain up to date with legal changes, tailored to your organisation’s needs, and effectively communicated to staff.
Navigating regulatory requirements can be complex. We act as your main point of contact with the ICO, handling complaints, audits, breach reporting, and regulatory inquiries, ensuring your organisation is represented professionally.
Stay ahead of compliance risks with an independent GDPR and information security audit. We can assess policies, systems, and controls, identifying gaps, risks, and improvement areas, ensuring your organisation remains compliant with data protection legislation.
You’ll have ongoing access to expert advice and support with our DPO services, whether via phone or through our dedicated ticketing system, ensuring you get real-time audited guidance whenever you need it. We will always ensure that there is cover if your dedicated DPO is on holiday or off sick.
Empower your team with expert-led GDPR, AI and data protection training. We can deliver custom training sessions, from board-level briefings to employee workshops, ensuring your staff understands their responsibilities, risks, and best practices. Read more about our training here.
Data protection isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a business priority. We provide high-level strategic advice to leadership teams, ensuring data privacy is embedded into your wider governance and risk management strategies. Our DPOs attend monthly, quarterly, and yearly board meetings or committees to report on compliance, risk management, and project progress, ensuring senior stakeholders are informed and engaged.
AI and automation are revolutionising business—but they also introduce new risks. We ensure your AI tools comply with data protection laws, from DPIAs to supplier due diligence and governance frameworks.
As a DPAS customer, you gain exclusive access to a wealth of free resources designed to keep your organisation informed and compliant. Our expert-led webinars cover the latest data protection developments, regulatory updates, and practical compliance strategies. You’ll also receive complimentary guides, toolkits, and templates to support your internal processes. Additionally, DPAS customers get priority invitations to industry events, networking opportunities, and roundtable discussions, ensuring you stay ahead in the ever-evolving privacy landscape.
CASE STUDy
Rhodes Trust approached Data Privacy Advisory Service 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 advise on any current risks post-audit to help them continue to maintain a good level of compliance.
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DPAS impressed us with the breadth and depth of the services they offered.
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.
DPO as a service
Our data privacy audit helps us to understand your current position by looking at policies, procedures, accountability documentation, and technical and organisational security measures. Your dedicated DPAS consultant will use a variety of tools to investigate your current position, establishing where you may have data protection risks, and compliance gaps.
With our data protection and information security audit service, you will gain a deeper understanding of your security posture and current adherence to data protection laws, alongside a comprehensive remedial plan to ensure you can mitigate risks and improve overall compliance.
All of our consultants have years of experience working in privacy. They all hold various academic qualifications and at a minimum, hold the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection.
Our GDPR audit services can vary in price depending on your organisation’s size and the scope of the audit. To fit your budget, however, we can offer condensed versions of our data privacy audit to provide support in a way that suits you.
Contact us to discuss your organisation’s needs.
We will put together a tailored proposal based on your organisation’s requirements and the level of support you need. We will send you a contract to sign and then we can get started.
DPAS can perform compliance audits onsite, or offsite, depending on what best suits you, allowing your organisation to continue business as usual with little to no disruption to your operations.
Due to new technologies like artificial intelligence, and the uptick in Software as a Service providers, organisations are faced with more compliance challenges, and information security threats than ever before, making now a better time than ever to audit your data protection and information security practices.
Following the initial discovery phase, you will be provided with an extensive report, pragmatic recommendations, remedial advice, and an action plan on how to implement change in order to improve your position.
We have experience in supporting sectors like Medical and Healthcare, Education and Schools, Public Sector and Local Authorities, Financial Services, Retail and Leisure, Charities and Nonprofits and many more. All of our team have specialisms in different sectors so we will ensure your audit is performed by consultants matched to your organisation’s needs.
An outsourced DPO is an external data protection expert who takes on the legal responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer for your organisation. Instead of hiring an in-house DPO, you gain access to expert GDPR support, compliance oversight, and regulatory guidance at a fraction of the cost.
Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you must appoint a DPO if:
– You are a public authority or body (except courts acting in a judicial capacity).
– Your core activities involve large-scale processing of special category or criminal offence data.
– You systematically monitor individuals on a large scale
We provide an emergency response service for data breaches, cyber incidents, and regulatory concerns. You can contact us 24/7 via phone or our ticketing system, and our team will guide you through containment, impact assessment, regulatory reporting, and mitigation strategies.
You will be assigned a dedicated DPO who understands your organisation, industry, and compliance needs. However, we also provide backup cover if your DPO is unavailable, ensuring you always have a fully qualified expert at your disposal.
All of our DPOs have years of experience working in privacy. They all hold various academic qualifications and at a minimum hold BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection, AI for Data Protection Practitioners CPD and have Cyber Security training from the Open University.
As your appointed Data Protection Officer, we act as the main point of contact with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and other regulatory bodies. We respond to ICO inquiries, manage audits, and handle compliance investigations on your behalf, ensuring the best possible outcome.
Our pricing is based on your organisation’s size, sector, and data protection needs. We offer flexible packages, from retainer-based support to full-service DPO solutions. Prices start from as little as £400 per month. Contact us for a tailored quote based on your requirements.
Medical and Healthcare, Education and Schools, Public Sector and Local Authorities, Financial Services, Retail and Leisure, Charities and Nonprofits and many more. All of our team have specialisms in different sectors so we will ensure you are paired with the best DPO to meet your organisation’s needs.
Contact us to discuss your organisation’s needs.
We will put together a tailored proposal together based on your organisation’s requirements and the level of support you need. You are then assigned a dedicated DPO, we will send you a contract to sign and then we can get started.
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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Easy to understand data privacy and information security services that are always available, consistently pragmatic and continually exceeding expectations.
Our leading consultancy provides access to data protection professionals who stay current with regulations. Our experts have the subject matter expertise they need to support your organisation effectively through a data protection audit.
By partnering with us, you will benefit from a cost-effective solution. We work closely with you to develop a customised plan that meets your specific needs and budget, eliminating the expenses of hiring an in-house team or seeking external legal advice.
Outsourcing your data protection audit offers flexibility without committing to a full-time employee. We have the capacity and capability to support your organisation whenever you need it, allowing you to focus on core business activities while ensuring data protection requirements are met.
Our experienced team helps you to identify potential risks and offer solutions on how best to mitigate them. They’ll find any weaknesses or vulnerabilities and provide recommendations on how to avoid these becoming more problematic.
With a wealth of experience in data protection and information security across various sectors, we deliver tailored solutions. We understand your organisation’s unique challenges and provide customised recommendations and strategies to enhance your data protection practices.
Outsourcing the task of auditing your practices and level of compliance gives you peace of mind knowing you’re taking the right steps to making data privacy a priority and are more likely to meet your data protection obligations.
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