UK GDPR Support Services for Owner-Managed Businesses
The UK data protection regulations apply to all businesses that handle personal data, regardless of their size. However, the scale and complexity of compliance requirements can differ between owner-managed businesses and larger organisations. Our GDPR support services are tailored to help these organisations meet their legal obligations efficiently and with clarity.
The emphasis for these businesses is on taking practical steps to protect personal data, doing the right thing, and being able to have a top-line understanding of the UK GDPR, rather than having to wade through extensive documentation.
Owner-managed businesses may not legally need to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO), unless their core activities involve regular and systematic monitoring of data subjects on a large scale or involve the processing of special category data.
However, they will want access to clear, concise, and easy-to-understand data privacy support that adds value to their organisation.
Data Privacy Challenges for Owner-Managed Businesses
Organisations face several specific challenges when it comes to complying with the UK GDPR and other relevant data privacy legislation:
- Limited resources: Owner-managed businesses typically have limited financial and personnel resources to dedicate to UK GDPR, making it more challenging to implement comprehensive measures without external assistance.
- Lack of expertise: Owner-managed business owners often lack specialised knowledge regarding data privacy and, in particular, the UK GDPR, making it difficult to fully understand and be accountable to the data controller responsibilities detailed within Article 30 of the UK GDPR.
- Knowledge gaps surrounding the assessment of risk: Evaluating which types of personal data processing could result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals, as required by the UK GDPR, can be very difficult for owner-managed businesses without specialised knowledge.
- Privacy documentation: While owner-managed businesses may have simpler documentation needs compared to larger organisations, they still need to maintain records of data processing activities, and these documents are a vital part of any information governance framework, as they shape how personal data will ultimately be processed and managed within the organisation.
- Personal Data Breach and Security Incident Response: Developing and maintaining effective incident management and personal data breach response procedures can be challenging for owner-managed businesses with limited resources, against the backdrop of a ticking time clock set by the industry regulator and the data privacy legislation. Working with a GDPR advisor can help develop a timely, compliant response framework.
- Subject Access Request (SAR) management: Handling SARs and ensuring compliance with the eight data subject rights detailed within the UK GDPR can be complex and time-consuming for owner-managed businesses, especially due to the strict guidelines for response by the industry regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). We support full compliance with the UK GDPR for businesses managing complex subject access requests.
- Ongoing compliance: Compliance with data privacy legislation and the UK GDPR is not a one-off task; instead, it requires continuous monitoring and updating, which can be difficult for owner-managed businesses to maintain alongside their core day-to-day business operations.
How can CSRB help with GDPR support for owner managed businesses?
We will manage all aspects of data protection and UK GDPR compliance for you through our bespoke twelve-month and twenty-four-month UK GDPR support packages.
CSRB will alleviate stress and uncertainty, give you access to a dedicated certified Data Protection Officer (DPO), who will be armed with all the expertise and knowledge to ensure UK GDPR compliance, no matter what market sector or industry you are in.
We will be available for advice whenever you need it, be an independent sounding board for any data privacy queries you may have, write all the policies and procedures you need, provide access to online security support, and deliver bespoke, tailored data privacy training.
We deliver all this GDPR support for owner-managed businesses remotely, and your maximum time investment each month is an average of just thirty minutes!
Ultimately, we offer you peace of mind, allowing you to concentrate on managing the core functions of your organisation, namely organisational growth.
All of this certified, independent, and expert knowledge is available on either of our twelve or twenty-four UK GDPR support plans for the cost of a decent cup of coffee per day!
I am hugely appreciative of the headache you are taking away from me regarding our data privacy requirements. Your friendly support means I can sleep at night!
Why Businesses Choose Our GDPR Support Services
We support organisations by offering:
- Clear, jargon-free advice tailored to the needs of small and owner-managed businesses.
- Certified and independent DPO support to meet regulatory expectations without needing an internal hire.
- Assistance during ICO investigations or audits , including documentation reviews and communication support.
- SAR handling and breach response planning , with guidance that aligns with UK GDPR timescales and risk exposure.
- Ongoing compliance monitoring , ensuring your documentation, training, and data handling remain up to standard.
- Sector-relevant expertise, particularly for businesses in healthcare, professional services, and tech.
With CSRB, you gain more than compliance – our GDPR support services reassure you that your data privacy obligations are being managed by professionals who understand your business. ‘’I am hugely appreciative of the headache you are taking away from me regarding our data privacy requirements. Your friendly support means I can sleep at night! Pilates Studio, Business Owner, Essex’’
