DataProtect:Assure is the third stage in our Data Protection process, offering tailored services like Self Assessment, Technical Review, and Risk Management Framework implementation for regulated, compliant, or assured organisations.

Strengthen your organisation's data protection maturity, reduce risk, and enhance resilience in national, international, or federal/government settings.

DataProtect:Assure is the third stage of our comprehensive Data Protection process, designed to support assurance, compliance, and governance of an organisation's Data Protection controls and risk. Tailored for regulated, compliant, or assured organisations in national, international, or federal/government sectors, our services help organisations achieve risk reduction, resilience, and Data Protection maturity.

Our service is built upon key features that include Self Assessment, Technical Review, and a Risk Management Framework, encompassing process definition, operating model, setup, implementation, and operation. These features work together to provide a thorough assessment and management system to ensure organisations meet and maintain compliance with Data Protection standards.

The key benefits of our service extend beyond compliance, offering improved organisational resilience against threats, enhanced data security and privacy, and informed decision-making through assessments. Our services enable organisations to efficiently manage risk and align with industry best practices, ultimately resulting in a stronger stakeholder trust, greater operational efficiency, and a competitive advantage in compliance-driven markets.

With extensive experience and a strong background in Data Protection and Information Assurance, we are well-positioned to support organisations looking to mature their controls, improve compliance, and reduce risks. Our services are tailored to address the unique challenges faced by regulated, compliant, or assured organisations, helping them navigate complex regulatory environments and achieve their Data Protection goals.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Self Assessment for data protection.
• In-depth Technical Review of controls.
• Customised Risk Management Framework implementation.
• Process definition and optimisation.
• Effective Operating Model setup.
• Robust implementation and operation.
• Regulatory compliance assurance.
• Continuous monitoring and improvement.
• Enhanced data protection maturity.
• Support for diverse organisational environments.

Key Benefits

• Improved compliance with data protection regulations.
• Increased organisational resilience against threats.
• Enhanced data security and privacy.
• Informed decision-making through assessments.
• Risk reduction and efficient management.
• Strengthened stakeholder trust and confidence.
• Better alignment with industry best practices.
• Greater operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrated commitment to data protection.
• Competitive advantage in compliance-driven markets.

Service Lines

Self Assessment

The "Self Assessment" service line within the "Data Protection: Assure" offering is designed to evaluate, assess, and score an organisation's alignment to Data Protection policies and national standards. This service supports the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and senior stakeholders in understanding their level of compliance and associated risks in protecting citizen, user, and company data.

• Review and evaluate existing Data Protection policies and processes.
• Assess alignment with national and industry-specific standards.
• Identify gaps in compliance and potential risk areas.
• Develop a scoring system to measure compliance and risk levels.

Engagement: Collaborate with the DPO and senior stakeholders throughout the process. Provide regular updates and feedback on assessment progress. Output(s): Comprehensive Self Assessment report, including scoring and recommendations. Action plan to address identified gaps and risks. Goals: Enable organisations to gain a clear understanding of their current compliance levels and associated risks.Provide a solid foundation for ongoing Data Protection improvement and risk management efforts.

Technical Review

The "Technical Assessment" service line within the "Data Protection: Assure" offering focuses on evaluating technical risks, current and proposed controls, and assuring architecture changes against Data Protection requirements. This service aims to improve maturity, apply appropriate controls, and reduce the risk posture of an organisation.

• Assess existing technical controls and their effectiveness.
• Evaluate technical risks and potential vulnerabilities.
• Review proposed controls and their alignment with Data Protection requirements.
• Assure architecture changes in relation to Data Protection compliance.

Engagement: Work closely with IT, security, and Data Protection teams. Provide expert guidance and recommendations for technical improvements. Output(s): Comprehensive Technical Assessment report, including identified risks, control effectiveness, and recommendations. Action plan to address technical risks and enhance control implementation. Goals: Improve an organisation's Data Protection maturity by identifying and addressing technical risks. Ensure the correct controls are in place to reduce the risk posture and maintain compliance with Data Protection requirements.

Risk Process Management

The "Risk Management" service line within the "Data Protection: Assure" offering focuses on adapting, planning, deploying, and maintaining an organisation's risk management processes. This service helps establish risk policies, risk decision and evaluation processes, and supports conducting initial and ongoing risk assessments. It aims to provide senior stakeholders with a balanced risk position against priorities and improves maturity by identifying the correct controls to reduce risk posture.

• Adapt and plan risk management processes tailored to the organisation.
• Establish risk policies and decision-making frameworks.
• Conduct initial and ongoing risk assessments.
• Support senior stakeholders in selecting mitigation and controls.

Engagement: Collaborate with the SRO, senior stakeholders, and risk management teams. Provide expert guidance on risk management processes and controls. Output(s): Customised risk management processes and frameworks. Initial and ongoing risk assessments with clear, actionable insights. Balanced risk position report aligned with organisational priorities and risk appetite. Goals: Enhance an organisation's Data Protection maturity by implementing tailored risk management processes. Support senior stakeholders in managing risk positions, selecting mitigation, and implementing controls to reduce risk posture and maintain a balanced view of current risk against appetite.