Not every business needs, or can afford, a full-time Data Protection Officer (DPO) for GDPR compliance.
Our VDPO is a service designed to make top-tier security experts available to businesses who need expertise and guidance around Data Protection, ongoing for a fraction of the price.
WHO MUST HAVE A DPO?
Public bodies and, in certain circumstances, private businesses.
WHO SHOULD HAVE A DPO?
The GDPR encourages all businesses to appoint a DPO.
DPO RESPONSBILITY
DPOs are responsible for overseeing data protection strategy and implementation to ensure compliance with GDPR requirements.
SOME OF THE DUTIES OF A DPO
- Liaise with supervisory authorities
- Awareness-raising and staff training
- Provide Data Protection advice
- Monitor compliance with the GDPR and with policies.
- Inform & Advise about legal obligations under the GDPR
WHAT IS A VIRTUAL DPO?
Our VDPO is a service designed to make top-tier security experts available to businesses who need expertise and guidance around Data Protection, ongoing for a fraction of the price.
ARC-IT’s data protection/cyber security team have years of experience building IT security strategies and implementing solutions that help businesses to grow from secure foundations without the costs and time taken to fulfil this role inhouse. They are the go between from a business to the ICO.
FEATURES
- Highly-skilled, supported by specialist lawyers, team of specialists
- Expert knowledge of data protection law and practices
- Integrity and high professional ethics
- Independent in role and tasks
- Intermediary with Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- Strategic advisor on the responsible, effective and innovative use of personal data
- Comprehensive regular reports advise on appropriate data security measures and risk mitigation
- Retained service
BENEFITS
- A ‘one-stop shop’ for all your data protection needs
- Bound by secrecy and confidentiality
- Facilitates compliance and helps create a competitive advantage
- Plays a key role in fostering a data protection culture
- Help with GDPR implementation
- No need for expensive in-house data protection staff
- Monthly payments with no large up-front costs
GDPR STIPULATIONS
The GDPR will require all organisations to put in place an accountability-based compliance framework for data protection and Data Protection Officers (‘DPO’s) will be at the heart of this new legal framework. The GDPR requires a DPO be appointed on the basis of professional qualities and, in particular, expert knowledge of data protection law and practices.
A striking feature of the GDPR is the requirement for the DPO to report directly to the “highest management level”. Please contact us for further information on our GDPR solutions, including an easy-to-use Assessment Portal which identifies any gaps in your current GDPR planning and implementation.
We also offer a range of Information Security Products and services ranging from light-touch vulnerability assessment of your business to a fully managed 24x7x365 Security Operations Centre which is monitored by our team of cyber security specialist.
WHY CHOOSE US?
We are delighted to have partnered with a Cyber Security company who have combined their global information & cyber security experience with a dedicated in-house GDPR team led by a Data Protection Lawyer with over 30 years experience. This allows us to provide you with a unique and comprehensive GDPR solution.
OUR VIRTUAL DATA PROTECTION OFFICE (VDPO) SERVICE WILL:
- Help you to comply with the GDPR by playing a crucial role in enabling you to demonstrate accountability
- Be a trusted advisor providing strategic, governance and compliance support
- Liaise on your behalf with the ICO
- Act as a contact point for your data subjects
- Monitor your outsourced providers to make sure they comply with their contractual and legal data security obligations to you
- Raise awareness of data protection amongst and train your employees