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
- 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.
- 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
- 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).
- 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
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