A Data Protection Officer (DPO) assists you in achieving and maintaining compliance with data protection regulations. At Buywise Health, our Virtual Data Protection Officer service (VDPO) fulfils the function of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) on the basis of an external service contract.
This approach ensures that the necessary skills and resources are available, and for a fraction of the price compared to fulfilling the role in-house. It also ensures the role is fulfilled free from bias and any conflict of interest.
Our tailored service for GP practices addresses the sensitive nature of the data being processed, whilst also recognising the common processing activities adopted across multiple associated practice sites.
VIRTUAL DATA PROTECTION OFFICER (VDPO)
BENEFITS OF A VDPO
Fully confidential, the service facilitates compliance with data protection legislation and plays a key role in fostering a data protection culture. There's no need for expensive in-house data protection staff, we offer easy-to-manage monthly payments with no large up-front costs.
Your VDPO is a certified privacy professional and member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals. Our team has over 35 years of experience in Information Technology, and is backed up by a GDPR team.
All highly-skilled specialists, they act as a one-stop-shop for all your data protection needs.
Your Virtual Data Protection Office (VDPO), will become a trusted advisor, providing strategic governance and compliance support.
Prepares an annual audit of data processing and policies, and validation of GDPR compliance.
LIAISON WITH ICO & PATIENTS
The VDPO will act as your intermediary with anyone who has a legitimate data query.
This can include the Information Commisioner's Office (ICO) and patients who have data queries. In addition they will raise awareness of data protection principles amongst your employees.
The service will play a crucial role in enabling you to
demonstrate accountability which is a critical factor of GDPR.
As well as planning your data protection systems we will prepare biannual management reporting and offer strategic advice on responsible use of personal data.
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