Expert Outsourced DPO Services for UK Organisations

Led by Alex, an experienced GDPR practitioner, GDPR Consultant offers a full range of data protection services built around how your organisation actually operates, not a one-size-fits-all package. Whether you need ongoing outsourced DPO support or help with a single audit, DPIA, or policy review, every engagement is hands-on, independent, and focused on results that hold up to real scrutiny.

Alex acts as your named Data Protection Officer, managing your compliance month to month, without the cost of a full-time hire.

What is an outsourced DPO?

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) is the person responsible for overseeing an organisation's data protection strategy and its compliance with UK GDPR. Under Article 37, certain organisations are legally required to appoint one. Many more appoint one voluntarily.

An outsourced DPO is a qualified, named individual your organisation appoints through an external provider rather than hiring directly. UK GDPR permits this arrangement. The outsourced DPO carries the same legal responsibilities as an in-house appointment and must have the same expert knowledge, operational independence, and accessibility to data subjects and the ICO.

Who legally needs a DPO under Article 37?

Three categories of organisation are required to appoint a Data Protection Officer under Article 37 of UK GDPR:

  • Public authorities and bodies: central and local government, NHS trusts, schools, universities, and most other public sector organisations (with limited exceptions)

  • Organisations carrying out large-scale, systematic monitoring of individuals: behavioural advertising networks, insurers processing claims data at volume, and operators of large CCTV systems are common examples

  • Organisations processing special category data on a large scale: special category data covers health records, biometric data, criminal records, religious beliefs, trade union membership, and similar sensitive categories

Not sure whether you need one? The ICO's guidance on Article 37 is broad on "large scale" with no fixed threshold. Organisations that process personal data on a significant number of individuals relative to their sector, or whose processing creates meaningful risk to data subjects, will fall within scope in most cases.

Many organisations outside these categories appoint a DPO voluntarily, either because clients and partners expect one or because their processing activities warrant additional oversight. Alex can assess whether your organisation needs a DPO or would benefit from one during a free initial consultation.

What an outsourced DPO must do under GDPR

UK GDPR sets out the DPO's tasks under Article 39. They define the legal scope of the role:

  • Inform and advise the organisation and its employees on their obligations under data protection law

  • Monitor compliance with UK GDPR and other data protection legislation, including staff training and audits

  • Advise on and monitor Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high-risk processing activities

  • Act as the primary point of contact for the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

  • Cooperate with the ICO during any investigation or audit

  • Be accessible to data subjects (the individuals whose personal data you hold) on matters relating to their rights

The DPO must perform these tasks independently. UK GDPR prohibits organisations from instructing the DPO on how to carry them out, or from penalising them for doing so.

Our class leading DPO Services

Every organisation handling personal data needs clear, ongoing oversight, not just a one-off compliance check. As your outsourced Data Protection Officer, Alex becomes a genuine extension of your team: independent, accountable, and available whenever you need practical guidance. From day-to-day advice to full incident response, here's what that support includes.

Named, Independent DPO

A dedicated, qualified Data Protection Officer acting on your behalf, fully independent and free from internal conflicts of interest.

ICO Registration & Liaison

I act as your named Data Protection Officer, with your DPO contact details notified to the ICO as required, and handle correspondence with the regulator on your behalf.

Ongoing Compliance Oversight

Regular review of your data processing activities against current UK GDPR requirements

Named, Independent DPO

A dedicated, qualified Data Protection Officer acting on your behalf, fully independent and free from internal conflicts of interest.

ICO Registration & Liaison

We register as your DPO with the ICO and act as the direct point of contact for any regulatory correspondence.

Data Breach Response

Prioritised support the moment an incident occurs, from containment through to regulatory reporting.

Ongoing Compliance Oversight

A dedicated, qualified Data Protection Officer acting on your behalf, fully independent and free from internal conflicts of interest.

Data Breach Response

Prioritised support the moment an incident occurs, from containment through to regulatory reporting.

Advisory & Decision Support

On-demand guidance whenever your team needs a second opinion on a data protection question or new project.

DSAR & Data Subject Rights Handling

Confident, timely management of access, deletion, and rectification requests on your behalf.

Advisory & Decision Support

On-demand guidance whenever your team needs a second opinion on a data protection question or new project.

DSAR & Data Subject Rights Handling

Confident, timely management of access, deletion, and rectification requests on your behalf.

Pricing & Packages

DPO and GDPR Advisory Plans

Our Advisory Plans are crafted for individuals and businesses seeking in-depth, expert compliance advice. Each plan blends personalised strategy, premium support, and proven tools to ensure your compliance goals are achieved with confidence and clarity.

GDPR Risk Check

Worried about one policy? Find out where you stand.

£199

One off project fee

  • Focused GDPR risk review of one key policy

  • Clear identification of compliance gaps in that policy

  • Practical assessment of associated risks and exposure

  • Straightforward fixes for each issue found

  • A concise report you can act on with confidence

GDPR Compliance Fix

Know exactly what is wrong and what it takes to fix it.

£699

One off project fee

  • Full GDPR audit of your current data protection practices

  • Compliance gaps identified with practical fixes

  • Full review of existing DPIAs and records

  • A prioritised roadmap to get you audit ready

  • Document drafting quoted from your roadmap

Full compliance programme

Your complete GDPR journey, start to finish. We audit, we fix, we build every document, we train your team. You end up fully compliant without lifting a pen.

From £1,500

One off project fee

  • Full audit of where you are today

  • Every gap fixed, not just flagged

  • Complete document suite drafted for you: policies, privacy notices, RoPA, DPAs, LIAs

  • DPIAs written for new or higher risk processing

  • Staff training so compliance sticks

  • A set allowance of advisory time each month

GDPR Risk Check

Worried about one policy? Find out where you stand.

£199

One off project fee

  • Focused GDPR risk review of one key policy

  • Clear identification of compliance gaps in that policy

  • Practical assessment of associated risks and exposure

  • Straightforward fixes for each issue found

  • A concise report you can act on with confidence

GDPR Compliance Fix

Know exactly what is wrong and what it takes to fix it.

£699

One off project fee

  • Full GDPR audit of your current data protection practices

  • Compliance gaps identified with practical fixes

  • Full review of existing DPIAs and records

  • A prioritised roadmap to get you audit ready

  • Document drafting quoted from your roadmap

Full compliance programme

Your complete GDPR journey, start to finish. We audit, we fix, we build every document, we train your team. You end up fully compliant without lifting a pen.

From £1,500

One off project fee

  • Full audit of where you are today

  • Every gap fixed, not just flagged

  • Complete document suite drafted for you: policies, privacy notices, RoPA, DPAs, LIAs

  • DPIAs written for new or higher risk processing

  • Staff training so compliance sticks

  • A set allowance of advisory time each month

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Ongoing DPO Cover

Your named DPO, without the salary.

£299/mo

Monthly retainer, cancel with 30 days notice

  • Hands on outsourced support as your named DPO

  • Ongoing GDPR oversight to keep compliance on track

  • Regular audits to surface gaps early

  • DPIAs for new or higher risk processing

  • A set allowance of advisory time each month

Frequently asked questions

Is it legal to outsource a DPO under UK GDPR?

Yes. Article 37(6) of UK GDPR states that the DPO "may be a staff member of the controller or processor, or fulfil the tasks on the basis of a service contract." An outsourced DPO appointed under a service contract carries identical legal status and responsibilities to an in-house hire.

Does the DPO need to be UK-based?

UK GDPR does not specify a geographic requirement, but the DPO must be accessible to data subjects and the ICO. Alex is reachable out of hours during a data breach.

Can one DPO cover multiple organisations?

Yes, where those organisations are part of a group, or where a DPO can manage the role across multiple clients. Alex limits the number of organisations he takes on so each gets genuine attention. If your volume of processing would require a dedicated resource, he says so at the outset.

What happens if we receive a Subject Access Request?

Alex manages the response end to end: acknowledging the request, identifying and retrieving the relevant data, assessing whether any exemptions apply, drafting the response, and sending it within the one-month legal deadline. If the request is complex (an extension of up to two months is permitted), Alex notifies the data subject.

What happens during a data breach?

If you suspect a data breach, contact Alex immediately. He will assess the severity, advise on containment, determine whether ICO notification is required within the 72-hour window, and document the incident. For breaches likely to result in high risk to individuals, he will also advise on whether the affected data subjects need to be notified directly.

Do we need to register with the ICO separately?

Most organisations that process personal data must pay the ICO's data protection fee and register their details. This is a separate legal obligation from appointing a DPO. Alex covers your registration requirements as part of onboarding.

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