A DPOaaS (Data Protection Officer as a Service) provides outsourced data protection and privacy expertise, typically for organisations that are required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), but that organisation may not have the resources or need for a full-time internal hire and that’s where CVG Solutions comes in.

Here’s what you can typically expect from a DPOaaS offering from CVG Solutions:

Core Responsibilities Covered

  1. GDPR compliance oversight Monitor compliance with privacy laws and internal data protection policies. Guide you through risk assessments, DPIAs (Data Protection Impact Assessments) when you introduce a change such as a new process, new technology, tracking and monitoring, etc.
  2. Advice and training Provide guidance on data protection issues, privacy by design/default. Help to ensure the organisation is not doing anything that would violate privacy and data protection laws
  3. Data breach management Support in case of a data breach (assessment, reporting, and remediation). Assist in timely reporting to authorities (like the ICO or other DPAs).
  4. Acting as point of contact Communicate with data protection authorities on your behalf. Handle data subject requests (DSARs), complaints, and inquiries. Other global legislation assistance, e.g. CCPA

Service Features

  • External, independent expertise An unbiased, third-party view of your compliance posture.
  • Regular audits and reporting Periodic compliance reviews, gap analyses, and reporting.
  • Documentation support Help with creating privacy notices Assistance in maintaining ROPAs (Records of Processing Activities), Writing and enforcing policies Reviewing contracts Checking Terms and Conditions
  • Scalable service Often tiered pricing or service levels (e.g., monthly hours, number of requests handled).
  • Industry-specific advice Finding a DPOaaS as a good-fit like CVG Solutions.

When is DPOaaS a good fit?

  • You’re a small or medium business processing personal data on a large scale.
  • You don’t have in-house privacy professionals.
  • You want to avoid the cost and commitment of a full-time hire.
  • You’re scaling quickly and need flexible, on-demand compliance support.

When is CVG Solutions the right one?

  • You like a women-founded business
  • You want 50+ years of experience in both corporate and data protection
  • You need records management help from the one and only RMGirl
  • You appreciate that you’ll have a designated DPO but also have backup and cover for sickness and holiday
  • You like SME focussed because CVG Solutions supports and boosts any small business
  • You like animals, and the colour yellow

Here’s how to get in touch for a FREE discovery call

How to contact us

Contact Us | CVG Solutions

01775 660506

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