DPO as a Service.
Outsource your privacy operations and mitigate operational privacy risks.
- Expertise & Experience
- Adapted to your Needs
- Compliance assurance
How does DPO as a Service work?
We begin by assessing your specific needs and resources to determine the time commitment necessary for your dedicated DPO. This tailored approach ensures you receive the right level of support without unnecessary overhead.
After a kick-off presentation to introduce the assigned consultant, our DPO monitors your privacy-related processes, makes sure they remain in line with updates in legislation and reports back in due time. The DPO is also available for ad-hoc advice and guidance.
The DPO doesn’t work alone. They can also rely on our team of Data Governance experts. This support includes follow-up on key operational privacy activities such as maintaining records of processing activities or technical and organisational measures, assisting in Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA’s), awareness training, etc. By making use of our resources, the DPO can provide comprehensive support across all aspects of privacy management.
Benefits of outsourcing data protection.
Expert Guidance
Work with a multidisciplinary privacy professional who stays on top of regulations and best practices.
Cost-Effective
Meet legal obligations without the potential overhead of a full-time, in-house Data Protection Officer.
Impartial Advice
An outsourced DPO is able to remain objective and less likely to face conflicts of interest within the organisation.
Resources
Our DPO provides supplementary tools and templates when needed and provides continuity of service.
What can you expect from the Data Protection Officer?
Our DPO will enhance your organisation’s data protection maturity and compliance using our “9 Blocks of Privacy Principles”. These blocks cover critical areas of GDPR, helping you measure and improve your data protection practices against the desired risk level.
01 - Privacy Management System
The DPO will assist implementing a framework starting with the organisation’s overall strategy and policy for data protection. This framework will clearly define and assign responsibilities for data protection, serving as a foundation for reporting and follow-up with higher management.
02 - Awareness & Communication
03 - Records of Processing Activities
04 - Rights of the Data Subject
05 - Relationship with External Parties
06 - International Transfers
07 - Data Breach Management
08 - Data Protection by Design & Default
09 - Technical & Organisational Measures
What will be the end result?
Communication is key! We keep you up to speed through:
- Bi-weekly or monthly Privacy Status Report:
we report towards key SPOCs. - Annual Privacy Activities Plan & Report; Roadmap presented to management.
- Annual Review & Update; We keep you in the loop on what has been done and on privacy-related documentation.
What clients say about us.
Meet the CRANIUM Team.
BAVO VAN DEN HEUVEL
Founder & Chief Knowledge Officer
MELANIE HERRENBRANDT
Senior Privacy Consultant
ZOE DERUYCK
Senior Privacy Consultant
Our team consists of skilled professionals who are passionate about safeguarding data and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. Every member of our DPO team holds, at minimum, a DPO Certificate. Many of our consultants have advanced their expertise even further, obtaining additional certifications based on their experience and specialisations (such as CIPP/E, CIPM or CIPT).
Frequently Asked Questions.
What is a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and do I need one?
A Data Protection Officer implements data protection strategies to ensure you comply with regulations like the GDPR. Whether you need one or not, depends on your organisation’s activities. You’re required to appoint a DPO if you’re a public authority, your core activities include large-scale regular monitoring of individuals, or you process special categories of personal data on a large scale. Even if it’s not legally required, many companies choose to appoint a DPO (or someone in charge of privacy) to monitor and improve their privacy practices.
How often will our assigned DPO be available to us?
Can your DPO service scale with our business as we grow?
Will I work with one dedicated person?
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