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?? It's a brand new year! This seems like the perfect time for us to introduce ourselves again for those who don't know who we are and who have recently started following us. We're the Data Privacy Advisory Service, DPAS for short, a B2B consultancy that helps organisations to comply with data protection and AI laws worldwide. We are committed to helping our clients achieve their organisational goals within the framework of the law, surpassing constraints by delivering pragmatic, innovative solutions. We believe in finding solutions, not limitations, and are dedicated to providing an exceptionally high standard of service across our many services. ?? At DPAS, we provide: - Outsourced DPO, DPM, hand-holding, and mentoring services. - Subject access request advice and redaction services. - Data protection and information security audits. - Policy drafting and contracts. - Outsourced legal counsel. - Data breach prevention and remediation services. - AI impact risk assessments and consultancy support. - BCS training courses in data protection and freedom of information. - CPD-accredited data protection, information security, and artificial intelligence training courses. ...and more! If you think we could help you out, get in touch! We'd be happy to chat and see what we can do for you. ?? Visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/eX5E9qsb Or click below to fill out a contact form and we'll get back to you. https://lnkd.in/eVX8MFCT Nigel Gooding LLM, PGDip, PGCHE,PGCert, FBCS, FCMI Melanie Garnett Natalie Bennett Andy Ledger Charlotte Bolt Barry Moult Rowenna Fielding (she/her) R T O’Brien Naomi Matthews #data #privacy #dataprivacy #dataprotection #gdpr #compliance #gdprcompliance #consultancy #ukgdpr #newyear #2024

What challenges do charities face when handling DSARs? ?? Data subject access requests can be a daunting task for any organisation, but in what ways do they pose a challenge to charitable bodies more than others? In our latest blog, Sophie lists some of the pitfalls that charities may experience in particular, and how they can overcome these roadblocks. ? Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ezrR4S8U Nigel Gooding LLM, FBCS, FCMI Melanie Garnett Natalie Bennett Emma Martins #DSARs #Charities #Charity #DataProtection

Do you fancy training in April for 25% off? ?? Our three upcoming BCS courses in April are now reduced on our website, so hurry on over to book if you need training in any of the below: ? BCS Foundation in Information Security Management Principles - now only ￡1,350 ? BCS Practitioner in Freedom of Information - now only ￡1,350 ? BCS Practitioner in Data Protection - now only ￡1,537.50 Our courses are all easy-to-understand and interactive sessions taught by industry experts - so if that sounds right for you, there's no time like the present! Also, don't forget to look at what else is coming up. Visit our website below for a full list of upcoming course dates: https://lnkd.in/ekVy2XHE #DataProtection #GDPRTraining #FOI #BCS

Join us in a couple of weeks for our next live event with the two greats that are Tash Whitaker and Row-ENN-a Fielding (she/her).

Which lawful basis is the right choice...? ?? Introducing our next online event! On 8th April, our expert panel, Row-ENN-a Fielding (she/her) and Tash Whitaker will answer that very question, helping you to make the best decision when finding the right lawful basis under which to process data. ? Join us for this live event for a discussion about: ? How to select the appropriate lawful basis ? What each lawful basis means in simple terms ? How different ones can apply ...and more! Register for free below: https://lnkd.in/eQXUrctk Nigel Gooding LLM, FBCS, FCMI Melanie Garnett Natalie Bennett Emma Martins #LawfulBases #DataProtection #GDPR

External data protection audits... why are they important? ?? Wondering if your organisation would benefit from an external data protection audit? Here are 5 key reasons why audits are a powerful tool for strengthening your compliance. ? Think you might need an audit? Check out our service below to see how we can help: https://lnkd.in/eSzBTv4i Nigel Gooding LLM, FBCS, FCMI Melanie Garnett Natalie Bennett Emma Martins #DataProtection #GDPR #GDPRAudit

We're proud to support 4Louis as our charity of the year! ?? 4Louis is a wonderful charity that works across the UK to provide bereaved parents and families with support following a miscarriage, stillbirth or loss of a child. We couldn’t be prouder to advocate for such a noble and important charity and one that holds a very special place in the heart of our CEO, Melanie. If you'd like to support this amazing charity, you can help by creating small crocheted hearts or little knitted hats, you can purchase items off of their Amazon list, purchase a memory box, or even do one of their many fundraising events. ?? Feel free to reach out to us and we can provide you with more information. Read about why 4Louis is important to us here: https://lnkd.in/euJ3vPaB Nigel Gooding LLM, FBCS, FCMI Melanie Garnett Natalie Bennett Emma Martins #4Louis #Charity #BereavementSupport

"Do I still feel safe sharing my data with Apple...?" ?? After their recent decision of removing Advanced Data Protection (which, yes, was a better move than creating a dangerous backdoor), Jordan finds?himself questioning whether he still trusts iCloud to keep his data secure. Read our latest blog post, where he details his thoughts about this recent change: https://lnkd.in/eKr5vMmU Nigel Gooding LLM, FBCS, FCMI Melanie Garnett Natalie Bennett Emma Martins #Apple #ADP #AdvancedDataProtection

HUGE congratulations to the amazing Exeter Chiefs who have stormed their way to tomorrow's semi-final match at home against the Ealing Trailfinders. And a special shout-out goes to Jack Yeandle, who has just made his 300th appearance for the club -- what an achievement. ?? Only one step away from the final now, Chiefs. We're rooting for you all the way! ?? #ExeterChiefs #PremiershipRugbyCup #SemiFinals

March 8th marks International Women's Day, and to celebrate, we spoke with some of the incredible women at DPAS about their journey into the world of privacy. ?? In our latest blog, they share their stories—how they got into data protection, the challenges they've overcome, and what they find most rewarding about working in this important industry. Read it now to be inspired by their experiences! ?? https://lnkd.in/eWiPCp5r Nigel Gooding LLM, FBCS, FCMI Melanie Garnett Natalie Bennett Emma Martins #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #DataProtection