SME Comply Ltd

  Data protection lawyers are legal professionals who specialise in advising businesses and individuals on compliance with data protection laws, including the UK GDPR , Data Protection Act 2018 , and other relevant privacy regulations. These lawyers play a crucial role in helping organisations manage legal risks associated with collecting, processing, storing, and sharing personal data. Their work spans across multiple sectors — from healthcare and finance to tech. What Do Data Protection Lawyers Do? Provide legal advice on data handling, consent, and privacy rights Draft and review contracts involving data processing, such as Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) Respond to data breaches , helping clients notify the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and affected individuals Manage subject access requests (SARs) and other individual rights under the GDPR Represent clients in regulatory investigations, litigation, or disputes involving personal data Advise ...

  In a landscape where personal data is currency and compliance is critical, businesses across the UK are under growing pressure to meet the requirements of the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 . For many, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is not just a regulatory requirement—it’s a strategic decision. Yet, hiring a full-time, in-house DPO is often not feasible. That’s where outsourced DPO services from SME Comply Ltd come in—a flexible, cost-effective, and expert-led approach to meeting your data protection obligations. What Is an Outsourced DPO? An outsourced Data Protection Officer is a specialist who performs all the duties of a traditional in-house DPO, but externally. This model allows organisations to meet their legal and ethical obligations under data protection law without incurring the cost and commitment of a permanent hire. Appointing an external DPO is entirely permissible under Article 37 of ...