Are you in the Zero to One phase?
If you're working on an MVP, starting to build out your team or have just launched a product into the market then data protection may not have been top of your list. We can get things moving in the right direction.
Asking the right question
The question probably isn't "do I need a Data Protection Office (DPO)"? In reality, not every company does.
However, every company needs to ensure they have the proper resource and expertise to comply with their obligations under the UK/EU GDPR. You might need to hire that in, train internally or bring in a dedicated expert through an outsourced DPO who can advise and support your startup growth.
Get the basics covered
You know the type – privacy notices, internal privacy policies, cookie notices, and data processing agreements. You need them, but they're no good without processes and understanding to back them up.
Build for growth
Taking time to implement data protection processes that are sensitive to your company context not only support compliance and building trust with clients and consumers, but also provides a framework for making more efficient and secure business decisions.
Key concepts to know:
Data Mapping
Understand what data you have, where it is, and how it's used. This is the foundation of any data protection strategy.
DPIA
A tool for understanding and mitigating risks to data subjects. Required for high-risk processing activities.
Data Subject Rights
Understand how to respond to data subject requests, and how to manage data subject rights in your business processes.
Data Breach Response
Know what to do in the event of a data breach. This is a legal requirement, but also a key part of building trust with your customers.
Data Protection by Design
Integrate data protection into your business processes from the start. This is a legal requirement, but also a key part of building trust with your customers.
Data Protection Officer
Do you need one? What do they do? We can help you understand the role of a DPO and whether you need one.
Startup Privacy Roadmap
Investor Due Diligence Support
Data Incident Crisis Communications
Data Protection Training
Monitoring and Auditing
Be aware of compliance promises
There's no such thing as 100% compliance. It's an active and ongoing process, that requires thoughtful decisions and grows with the company.
Many consultants will promise you a quick fix, but data protection is about more than just ticking boxes. It's about understanding your business, your suppliers and your customers. Importantly, it's about building a culture of data protection that supports your growth.
What we can offer
GDPR Gap Anlaysis
A GDPR gap analysis reveals both compliance weaknesses and strengths in your data protection practices, enabling you to address vulnerabilities while building on existing good practices.
£2,250*One-time
You might want to conduct a full gap analysis to understand your current risk profile if you're scaling fast, moving into new markets, or moving away from in-house data protection management.
- RAG report
- Actionable outcomes
- Dedicated time with team
*Based on a typical SME, conducted over 2.5 days.
Ad-hoc consulting
If you're looking for a more flexible approach to data protection, we can provide ad-hoc consulting services to help you navigate the complexities of data protection compliance.
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Do you need a DPO?
Take a look at our DPO as a Service options.