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Data Protection Officer (DPO) as a Service

Data Protection Officer (DPO) as a Service

SKU: 4855
Format: Consultancy

DPO as a Service is a cost-effective, flexible way to fulfil these obligations without the burden of hiring a full-time employee - ideal for organisations where the cost, complexity or conflicts of interest make internal appointments unfeasible.

Gain the support of an experienced, independent DPO who acts as your official point of contact with the supervisory authority and ensures your compliance activities are aligned with your wider business goals.

This service includes:

  • A GDPR documentation review
  • A comprehensive gap analysis
  • A prioritised remedial action plan

Virtual DPO services are delivered on a monthly subscription basis by IT Governance’s sister company GRCI Law Limited, a specialist in data privacy, cyber security, and legal and compliance advisory services.

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Product description

Why choose DPO as a Service?

Struggling to find a cost-effective, independent, and commercially minded DPO? You're not alone.

Many organisations find it difficult to meet the DPO requirements under the GDPR and DPA 2018 due to:

  • The high cost of hiring a full-time DPO
  • Concerns over the independence of internal appointments
  • Difficulty aligning compliance with commercial strategy

DPO as a Service provides a practical solution. You get a truly independent, expert DPO with deep legal and operational expertise - all without the commitment of a full-time hire.


What's included?

  • A dedicated DPO, with unlimited phone and email support during UK business hours
  • Registration with the appropriate supervisory authority
  • A first-year GDPR gap analysis with a remedial action plan
  • Legal review of your GDPR documentation
  • Support creating your record of processing activities (Article 30)
  • Expert guidance on DPIAs, DSARs, breach monitoring and reporting
  • An annual compliance audit (from year two onward)
  • Monthly activity updates and quarterly management reporting
  • Monthly newsletter with the latest on data protection

By outsourcing, you benefit from direct access to compliance experts who understand the regulatory landscape and your business needs - helping you maintain compliance without stalling growth.


Why outsource your DPO?

Outsourcing your DPO function offers:

  • Cost-efficiency: Avoid the high salary and overheads of a full-time hire
  • True independence: No conflicts of interest - your DPO is not embedded in another department
  • Expertise on demand: Access deep knowledge without delay
  • Strategic alignment: We ensure compliance supports your business goals

Under GDPR and DPA 2018, appointing a DPO is mandatory for many public authorities and highly recommended for others. Where expertise or independence is lacking, outsourcing is a fast, compliant, and scalable solution.


Benefits

Benefits of an outsourced data protection officer

A virtual DPO is a practical and cost-effective solution to achieve GDPR and DPA 2018 compliance.

  Fast access to your DPO

  Unlimited access to GDPR experts

  Professional expertise to assess and manage compliance

  Avoid conflict of interest issues

  Reduce costs compared to employing a DPO full time

Conditions

Conditions

  • The service is available from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm GMT, excluding public holidays.
  • The service excludes specific implementation work, such as undertaking a DSAR, reporting or dealing with a data breach, updating policies, drafting contracts, etc.
  • The service is also suitable for organisations where a DPO is not required.

Payment

  • Your first payment will be taken on the day of purchase, and you will be billed monthly after that. (T&Cs apply)
  • This is a one-year minimum contract that is paid monthly. If you cancel your subscription within the first year, the balance will still be payable.

Need more information?

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Why GRCI Law?

DPOaaS is delivered by IT Governance’s sister company GRCI Law. Our GDPR DPO services have been developed specifically to cater to the needs of organisations trying to comply with the GDPR and DPA 2018.

  • Unlike other organisations, GRCI Law is a specialist legal consultancy that only advises on data protection, privacy, and cyber security.
  • GRCI Law’s team of qualified lawyers and DPOs have decades of experience in privacy and information/cyber security compliance programmes and personal data solutions for high-profile organisations.
  • GRCI Law takes a strategic approach to assessing and managing your data privacy needs, aligning standards and best practices with your operational and business requirements.
  • As a sister company of IT Governance, you have direct access to cyber security specialist expertise, if needed.
  • The GRCI Law team has experience with global multinationals, international banks, investment firms and leading law firms, healthcare providers, world-leading educational institutions, the European Council, and UK law enforcement organisations.

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