Compliance that builds competitive advantage.
Independent compliance consultancy for ambitious businesses, led by qualified auditors. We combine legal expertise, software engineering and product thinking to deliver compliance that actually works.
Four specialist practices.
Digital identity
Free 60-minute discovery callCertification support for identity, attribute, holder, orchestration and component service providers under the statutory DVS Trust Framework 1.0: role mapping, gap analysis, CAB evidence and statutory register preparation.DVS Trust Framework 1.0 · GPG 45 1.0 · Right to Work, Right to Rent and DBS codesData protection
DPO as a service from half a day a monthOutsourced DPO, GDPR gap analysis, ISO 27701 implementation, staff training and ICO certification schemes, including LOCS:23 for law firms and legal tech providers.UK GDPR · PECR · ISO/IEC 27701:2025 · LOCS:23Security
ISO 27001 gap analysis in 3.5 daysA lightweight ISMS made to measure for your size, industry and risks, from first gap analysis through Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits.ISO/IEC 27001:2022 · NIST CSF · Cyber EssentialsAI governance
Scholarship-led risk assessmentAI policies, algorithmic impact assessments, dark pattern reviews and ISO 42001 management systems, from simple workflow tools to novel uses of AI.ISO/IEC 42001:2023 · EU AI Act · NIST AI RMFWe audit for certification bodies, too.
Our lead auditors carry out audits on behalf of UKAS and ANAB accredited certification bodies, so we know exactly what an assessor will look for, and we build your programme to that standard.
Integrated systems.
ISO/IEC 27001, 27701 and 42001 share the same high-level structure, and schemes such as the DVS Trust Framework and LOCS:23 build on them. We implement them as an integrated management system, so you run one risk process, one internal audit and one management review instead of three.
How we work
Assess
Gap analysis and scoping against your target standard, led by a qualified auditor.
Implement
We co-create documentation, establish controls and train your staff, joining your team or bringing our own.
Certify
Preparation and support through Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits with your certification body.
Improve
Internal audits, management reviews and updates as threats and your business change.
Ways to start
Free discovery call
Talk through your requirements with a lead consultant. No obligation, no sales pressure.
Book a time →Gap analysis
An auditor-led assessment of your information security and data protection, with a detailed findings report and remediation recommendations.
See scope and pricing →DPO as a service
Senior data protection expertise at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire, with plans from half a day a month.
Compare plans →Free tools and guides
cve.assurestart.co/api/feed.xml?term=microsoft,atlassian&cvss_min=7Website analyser See the cookies, trackers and third-party domains any web page loads, in one scan. Scan a website →Interactive guides GPG 45 identity profiles, the trust framework structure, and ISO 27001:2022 clauses and PDCA cycle as interactive diagrams. Explore the guides →Principal-led, with a trusted network.
Assure Start is led by principal consultant Matt Jewell, who brings legal, engineering and product experience to every engagement, and is supported by a network of trusted consultants.
Legal expertise
An Accredited Legal Technologist, with deep regulatory knowledge across data protection, AI and digital identity law.
Software engineering
Hands-on technical experience of how systems are built, how data flows and where risks actually live.
Product development
Experience building products at scale, so compliance advice fits how modern businesses actually operate.
A trusted network
Experienced consultants we know and trust, brought in when a project needs more capacity or a particular specialism.
1% for Trees
We donate 1% of turnover to tree-planting charities, currently The Heart of England Forest. Past partners include Trees for Life and TreeSisters.
Start a conversation.
Book a free 30-minute discovery call, email us or message us on WhatsApp. We aim to reply within four hours during business hours.
Cyber EssentialsCertified
ISO 27001 Lead AuditorIRCA
ISO 27701 Lead AuditorIRCA
CGE-AUDGRC Engineering
CIPP/EIAPP
CIPMIAPP
CIPTIAPP
Legal TechnologistLaw Society of Scotland
LOCS:23Practitioner
ADVPMember
UKConsultingCode of Conduct