Outsourced DPO
The challenge
GDPR compliance is not optional
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), many organisations are legally required to appoint an independent Data Protection Officer (DPO). Non- compliance can result in significant penalties, making this a critical regulatory responsibility not a choice.
Finding the right expertise is a challenge
GDPR mandates that the DPO must be an experienced professional with a deep understanding of data protection law, risk management, and information governance. For many organisations, sourcing and retaining this level of expertise internally can be difficult and time-consuming.
The full-time model does not fit every business
Hiring a full-time, in-house DPO isn’t always practical, especially for SMEs or organisations with limited resources. The cost, commitment, and recruitment challenges often outweigh the benefits, leaving many teams searching for a smarter, more flexible solution.
The service
Whether a company requires a more cost-effective alternative solution to hiring a full time internal DPO or wants the expertise of an experienced consultant, our tailored ‘ Outsourced DPO’ can bridge this gap while helping manage the client’s compliance obligations under GDPR.
Policies, procedures and processes
BH Consulting’s Outsourced DPO (also known as ‘DPO as a Service’) provides a qualified and experienced data protection professional to act as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) within your organisation. The DPO works with management to ensure the organisation meets its legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities under GDPR.
- Delivery of project tasks to maintain compliance – Carrying out compliance tasks to ensure a tailored Data Protection Framework is in place, to help clients meet their regulatory obligations.
- On-going Advisory – To provide ongoing data protection advice to deal with compliance queries and issues such as Subject Access Requests or Data Breach investigations and Reporting.
BH Consulting provide highly experienced data protection consultants to act as the DPO, backed up by our team of data protection specialists. Our Outsourced DPO service is flexible in delivery and tailored to align our service to clients’ requirements.
After an initial evaluation of gaps in current practices and procedures we prepare and implement a comprehensive data protection framework and project plan tailored to our client’s requirements.
As part of this service, we can provide a range of data protection services such as:
We can also help you comply with Privacy regulations in jurisdictions outside the EU and with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework which came into effect in 2023.
This service can be carried out remotely.
Benefits
Reduce the costs associated with hiring an internal full time DPO and ensure continuity of service
Ensure your data protection framework is fit for purpose
Focus on your core business while outsourcing your data protection requirements
Engage a subject matter expert to unbiasedly monitor your compliance
Avail of experienced senior consultants with wide-range expertise in data protection activities in various fields and industries
Mitigate the risk of a conflict of interest of the DPO, required under GDPR
Testimonials
“We engaged the services of BH Consulting in September to act as our DPO. They have expertly guided us through our GDPR journey, helping us to finalise our requirements to meet the GDPR standards. They have done this in a professional manner all the while aware of our limited time resources. Our DPO Annemarie, understands the way in which we work and has completely adapted her approach to suit our needs. I couldn’t recommend Annemarie and the team at BH consulting highly enough.”
“We found BH Consulting to be a huge help in achieving our ISO 27001 certification as they put so much structure on the process and helped us along every step of the way. Their knowledge and guidance the whole way along the journey was reassuring and really made the process seamless and easy to follow and understand. They were there to keep us accountable and ensure we were progressing at our bi-weekly meetings. We would definitely recommend BH Consulting to any organisation thinking of going for ISO 27001 certification and so quickly and cost effectively was a massive relief. The expertise BH Consulting provided to ensure we have a robust GDPR compliance framework in place was great. We would have no hesitation recommending BH Consulting to others in a similar position.”
“Make-A-Wish Ireland has been working with BH Consulting for three years and have found them to be incredibly supportive. GDPR can be extremely challenging and yet, for an organisation like ours, it is critical to be on top of everything at all times as we deal with such highly sensitive data. The support we have been given is practical, logical, and most importantly calming. They have demystified the complexities and have done repeated training with our team in order for everyone to be comfortable with all aspects. We would highly recommend any company to work with BH Consulting. A special thanks must go to Tracy Elliott who has worked with us since the start.”
“BH Consulting have been our CISO since February 2019 and we have found their expertise to be extremely beneficial. They are very accessible when we need them and are very pragmatic in the advice they give. We really like the fact that they are independent and not tied to any vendors or solutions. We have confidence that BH Consulting are there with the right expertise and advice when we need them.”
“BH Consulting provide a reliable and valuable service to our organisation. Their expertise and continued guidance has been a great support to us since the introduction of GDPR.”
Why get in touch with BH Consulting
BH Consulting is a trusted, independent cybersecurity and data protection consultancy with over 20 years of experience. Whether you need expert guidance on compliance, risk management, or security strategy, our team delivers practical, vendor-neutral advice tailored to your needs.
- Trusted by global brands and public sector bodies
- ISO 27001-certified team with deep domain expertise
- Proven track record in delivering real-world solutions
- Flexible services: CISO/DPO as-a-Service, audits, training & more
Let’s start a conversation about securing your business.
