What Is A Data Protection Officer (DPO)?
Consult our team for advice about appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for your business. Under the GDPR, you must appoint a DPO if your core activities consist of large-scale processing of special categories of data or data relating to criminal convictions and offences. This includes public authorities or bodies, and other businesses.
At Beacon Consultant Services Ltd, we enable businesses to outsource this role to experienced professionals. Even if you are not required to appoint a DPO, it is considered good practice to do so if you process personal data and want to ensure GDPR compliance. Get in touch today for further details.
Why Use an Outsourced DPO?
There are various benefits in using an outsourced DPO, including:
- Cost-Effectiveness – Outsourcing costs less than hiring someone full-time or upskilling internally.
- Expertise – Our qualified consultants are expert in their field.
- Keeping You Informed – We keep up to date with GDPR and data protection and inform you of any changes.
What Can Beacon Offer?
Should you require a Data Protection Officer or feel that your company would benefit from having one in place, we offer outsourced DPO services to suit your budget and needs. Acting on your behalf and as the point of contact in this vital role, which is mandated in certain circumstances under the GDPR.
Our Role as Your DPO
Advice and Guidance
We keep in regular contact with your business to assist with any queries, as well as offering advice to help you comply with your data protection obligations.
Annual Gap Assessment Report and Improvement Plan
We provide an annual review of your risk status, which will be used to create a plan for the action required to secure compliance.
Monthly Management Status Report
We report on progress against an implementation plan as well as updates, bulletins, and information regarding legislative changes and the external data protection environment.
ICO Liaison (Registration, Renewals, Notifications)
We act as a point of contact for the ICO on your behalf.
Breach Management
We ensure that any breaches are managed appropriately, dealing with the ICO and assisting with any stakeholder management.
Training and Awareness
We create and deliver bespoke data privacy training packages appropriate to your organisation’s needs. Working with you and your people, we can help you to change the culture of the organisation to meet the principles of the legislation.
Data Privacy Impact Assessment Support
We coordinate and guide Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) within your organisation.
Annual Audit
We audit your organisation to provide you with an annual status report of your compliance against your data protection obligations identifying gaps or areas of improvement.
Our DPO Packages
Small Business DPO
Prices Starting from £550 (plus VAT) per Month
For Businesses with 1 – 20 Employees
- ICO Liaison
- Advice and Guidance
- GDPR Plan
- Status Report
- Breach Management
- Training
- DPIAs
- Health Check
Medium Business DPO
Prices Starting from £1,100 (plus VAT) per Month
For Businesses with 21 – 200 Employees
- ICO Liaison
- Advice and Guidance
- GDPR Plan
- Status Report
- Breach Management
- Training
- DPIAs
- Annual Audit
- Record of Processing (Review)
- Data Mapping (Review)
- Documentation (Review)
Large Business
Prices Available upon Request
For Businesses with 21 – 200 Employees
- ICO Liaison
- Advice and Guidance
- GDPR Plan
- Status Report
- Breach Management
- Training
- DPIAs
- Annual Audit
- Record of Processing (Build and Review)
- Data Mapping (Build and Review)
- Documentation (Build and Review)
Outsourced Compliance Services
Ensuring GDPR compliance, our Data Protection Officers serve all your needs.