External Data Protection Officer Service UK

TÜV SÜD's data protection officers are certified experts in data protection law and digital data security with many years of professional experience. Use our DPO as a service (DPOaaS), to be sure that legally compliant data protection is embedded within your company so you can concentrate on your core business instead. Your TÜV SÜD Data Protection Officer will accompany and coordinate data protection in your company with regard to all relevant aspects of GDPR.

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EXTERNAL DPO SERVICES

Your external TÜV SÜD data protection officer will provide the following DPO services: 

✓  Our data protection officer takes on all the tasks of an internal data protection officer. This includes the monitoring and review of data protection measures as well as advising the management team.

✓ Our external data protection officer supports you in setting up or optimising a data protection organisation.

✓  As part of a data protection inventory, you will receive a comprehensive report from which concrete measures for data protection in your company can be derived.

WHY CONTRACT AN EXTERNAL DATA PROTECTION OFFICER?

Would you like to put data protection in your company in the hands of an external specialist? Outsourcing your DPO role makes sense if...

• your internal data protection officer leaves the company and you are looking for a replacement at short notice
• no suitable employee is available for this task, or training and further education is too costly and time-consuming
• you are dissatisfied with the quality of the work
• you have neglected the topic of data protection so far and are now facing a data protection incident, need to meet the requirements of a supplier or customer or have to establish an acceptable compliance status quo at short notice

Are you looking for an external data protection officer for your company? We will be happy to support and advise you on DPO as a service.

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DPO AS A SERVICE – YOUR BENEFITS

You will benefit from:

• External data protection officers with many years of practical experience and TÜV SÜD certificate
• Comprehensive DPO service packages and tailored advice specialising in the industry-specific requirements of SMEs
• Data protection seminars and online training courses with TÜV SÜD certificate of attendance
• Web-based data protection management software for secure and efficient documentation
• Dedicated client support for your organisation 

DATA PROTECTION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 

Easy data protection management online with audatis® Manager

We partner with audatis to support us with their web-based data protection management software. It's easy to navigate, accessible on all devices and can be tailored to your needs.

Do you have any questions about data protection management software? We will be happy to take the time to answer your queries so please contact us.

TÜV SÜD’S EXTERNAL DATA PROTECTION OFFICER SERVICE

Four steps for successful data protection:

1. Audit
2. Data protection measures
3. Training
4. Monitoring of data protection measures 

Audit

To get an exact picture, the external data protection officer begins with an inventory (digitally and / or as an on-site inventory depending on your requirements). They record data protection issues, identify data protection measures taken so far and compare these with the data protection requirements. Measures to optimise the level of data protection are derived from this comparison.

Coordination of data protection measures

Using our comprehensive data protection management system (DSMS), data protection measures can be coordinated and monitored efficiently and easily.

Training courses

Through various training measures (online training and/or face-to-face seminars), the external data protection officer shares his knowledge of data protection in the company.

Monitoring data protection measures

The current data protection activities within your company are checked at regular intervals. This can prevent data breaches.

How can we help you protect your data? Our team is happy to answer any questions you may have.

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OUR FAQS ABOUT EXTERNAL DPO

Answers to frequently asked questions about External Data Protection Officers

What is an external data protection officer and what tasks do they perform in the company?

As your company’s data protection officer, the external data protection officer assumes all the tasks of an internal data protection officer. This includes the implementation, coordination and review of data protection measures in the company. In addition, they’re the contact person for data protection issues in relation to customers, suppliers as well as internal departments and management.

Which companies need an external data protection officer?

If at least twenty employees are constantly engaged in the automated processing of personal data, a data protection officer is mandatory. If this position cannot be filled competently and reliably internally, eg for resource reasons or due to a lack of knowledge, it is advisable to engage an outsourced data protection officer.

What is the difference between internal and external data protection officers?

If an employee is newly appointed to the role of internal data protection officer, they must complete time-consuming and expensive training. An external data protection officer has the necessary technical and methodological knowledge as well as many years of professional experience. Your internal data protection officer is subject to special protection against dismissal but this does not apply to an external data protection officer.