Outsourced Data Protection Officer
Reach and maintain GDPR compliance across your organisation by outsourcing data protection officer duties to our legal experts.
Compliance with data protection law is no longer negotiable for businesses across the UK. If you need to appoint a data protection officer (DPO) relying on one of our data protection solicitors is a cost-effective way to ensure comprehensive compliance with GDPR and related data protection laws.
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Over the years Harper James have helped us navigate complex legal issues and red tape, providing distilled options and legal consultancy that far exceeds the service levels we’ve previously experienced from more traditional law firms. The team act like our own in-house counsel so, regardless of which lawyer we work with, we feel supported and that they truly have our best interests at heart.
Demonstrates commitment to compliance |
Partnering with an external data protection officer is a clear way of demonstrating that you are accountable to those whose data you process. By demonstrating this kind of commitment to compliance, you’re making a clear statement that you are a trusted and reputable organization.
Get immediate, specialist advice |
The data protection officer’s role is specialist in nature. They are the point of contact for all staff when any data protection issues arise internally and the public face of compliance for your organisation. It’s crucial to appoint a DPO with the right data protection knowledge – someone who can quickly and practically apply the law to your operations. Our lawyers consistently keep up-to-date with the field of data protection and they are used to working with businesses of all kinds across a wide range of industry sectors.
Reduce the risk of data breaches |
Appointing an external data protection officer doesn’t mean your organisation relinquishes responsibility for GDPR compliance. If a data breach occurs your business may still incur sanctions and suffer any consequent reputational damage. But our experts can spot potential problem areas and advise on the appropriate action to prevent breaches from happening.
Keep costs to a minimum |
Many businesses choose to train key staff to carry out the DPO function, but this is expensive and time consuming. There’s no need to train our solicitors. With expert knowledge in their field, they work efficiently, ready to discharge DPO functions and prioritise GDPR compliance.
An objective approach to your data protection issues |
As external experts we can take an objective, high-level view of the data protection issues facing your business, removing any conflicts of interest, and reducing internal bureaucracy. We’ll encourage a culture of data protection by design across your organsation. In practice this means showing your staff how to put data protection at the forefront of their work, considering GDPR for example at the development stage of any new product or service.
Examples of our work
Why choose Harper James Solicitors?
You can be confident that we understand the law as it applies to your business. We won’t ask you to do anything you don’t need to or waste valuable resources in complying with rules that don’t apply to you. Your data protection solicitor will act as the go-to data protection person for your business – for your employees and the ICO as well as the public. Our lawyers have the confidence and technical expertise to deal with queries as they occur in a professional and efficient way. Our goal is always to strengthen the image of your company and build up the trust of the regulator and the people who use your services.
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