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Specialists in data protection and information security

What makes us different?

The business was founded by IT professionals who have spent many years working within information systems.

That experience and understanding of the way modern organisations function, enables Data Privacy Services to provide the pragmatic advice and guidance that their clients need.

Most data protection providers are lawyers. They have a solid understanding of the legislation but have never worked in information systems. Our unique selling point is that we can offer the knowledge of the legislation and we can align that to the way modern data driven businesses need to function.

We ensure that our clients get the best practical and cost-effective services that they need to comply with the law, to keep their organisations safe from the constant and increasing threat of cyber crime. We offer the mix of data protection expertise combined with strong cyber and information security skills. The reality is that modern workplaces need both risk reduction and compliance. Data protection and information security are intertwined and they cannot be managed separately.

Our Principles

We have built our business based upon four core principles

We operate in a competitive business to business (B2B) environment. We have clear objectives around how we perform and what we strive to achieve for our customers.

Value

We focus on value. Our customers need to feel happy with the service that we provide and the ultimate test is about value for money. Our services, training and solutions are designed for quality and value delivery.

Affordability

Our aim is to provide high quality services, training and solutions that are affordable to our customers. Most organisations are operating within tight finances so we strive to deliver what they need within their budget.

Pragmatism

The road ahead can be complex and tricky to navigate. We offer pragmatic advice and guidance to our customers to help resolve issues and challenges. Our compliance and security services are based upon pragmatism.

Integrity

We feel integrity must be at the heart of any business relationship. Trust is everything,. Customers need to be able to trust in our services and know that we are always going to do what we say we are going to do.

About us

Company overview

The business was founded in 2016 by its co-founders, George and Hayley Harris.

In 2022, the brand was acquired by Data Privacy and Security Services Limited, a UK limited company based in Shropshire in the United Kingdom. The business now operates from both the United Kingdom and also Cyprus, establishing an EU office post Brexit.

Data Privacy Services provides a broad range of data protection and information security services, training courses and solutions. The business has grown over the years and has employees and associates in a number of countries.

The customer base varies in size of organisation and the sector they operate in. The business supports small, medium and large global corporate companies.

Our customers

Client confidentiality is very important to us

Our customers vary significantly in size and the services that they provide. We support charities, SME customers and provide services to startups. Our team have worked in various business sectors, including healthcare, education, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, local and central government.

We do not publicise who our customers are. This decision was made based upon the fact that we are often under non-disclosure constraints. In addition, we know that the vast majority of our customers do not want to publicise the fact that the roles we perform are outsourced to a third party.

Most of our prospective customers understand this position. If references are requested, they can be provided but we tend to limit that to larger engagements, or for roles where referencing checks are mandatory.

Meet our CEO

About George

Founder and CEO

Our CEO founded the business in March 2016. George has over thirty years of experience in Information Systems having started his career as a Royal Air Force apprentice in Engineering.

Since leaving the services, George has worked for many of the largest IT organisations including Microsoft and Adobe, along with top consulting firms e.g. Accenture.

The last twenty years have been spent in information management with the vast majority of them spent working within data protection and information security focused roles. George possesses many industry related certifications including CCISO, CDPO, EU GDPR and CISSP.