External DPO Support & Compliance Services

Data Protection Officer Support Services

Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) support service is specially designed to help existing DPOs, General Counsels, legal and data protection departments.

Compliance with data protection law is no longer negotiable for businesses across the UK. Whether you are a mandated DPO or a designated data protection individual in your business it can be challenging to meet data protection compliance where matters can be time sensitive and resources limited.

Our team offer a comprehensive range of services from complex privacy operations to additional day-to-day support. We work closely with you and understand your business objectives, so you can be confident in meeting your data protection compliance requirements.

As well as offering support services to in-house DPOs, we can provide a fully outsourced DPO service, offering tiered support to meet the needs of your business.

We can assist with:

• Assessing whether you should appoint a DPO
• Informing and advising your employees on their data protection obligations
• Providing bespoke staff training on the key data protection issues that apply to your business
• Carrying out data protection impact assessments, ahead of large scale projects or when your business processes high risk or sensitive information
• Assessing your cross-border transfers and ensuring you have the correct safeguard in place
• Ensuring your business follows ICO guidance and best practice recommendations relating to data retention policies
• Providing advice and support in relation to data breaches, and assisting with any subsequent investigations
• Supporting you with managing data subject access requests
• Devising a monitoring programme, among your staff

Benefits of using our services

Partnering with us demonstrates that you are committed to taking data protection seriously.

Get specialist advice, quickly, when you need it most

Your DPO role is specialist in nature. You are the point of contact for all staff when any data protection issues arise internally and the public face of compliance for your organisation. Our lawyers consistently keep up-to-date with the field of data protection and they are used to working with businesses of all kinds across a wide range of industry sectors. When you need it most, it's crucial for you to be able to access the right data protection expertise quickly so you can practically apply the law to your operations.

Reduce the risk of data breaches

If a data breach occurs, your business may incur sanctions and suffer reputational damage. Our experts can spot potential problem areas and advise on the appropriate action to help limit the risk of breaches from happening or assist in mitigation and liaison with the ICO if necessary. Our team regularly drafts bespoke training and helps implement controls to target and limit the risk across your vulnerable areas.

Keep costs to a minimum

Many businesses choose to train key staff to carry out the DPO function, but this is expensive and time consuming. We provide practical support, ideal for existing DPOs who require additional support or expertise. Our data protection solicitors offer a cost effective service providing expert knowledge in their field.

An objective approach to your data protection issues

As external experts we can take an objective, high-level view of the data protection issues facing your business, removing any conflicts of interest, and reducing internal bureaucracy. In practice this means we can assist your different functions to implement a culture of data protection by default and design at the development of any new product or service.

Our data protection team advises on all aspects of data protection legislation. In the course of our work, we find many organisations are concerned about their obligations in complying with data protection laws. We help ensure that you have the correct advice on how to maintain compliance with the current legislation.

Why work with Harper James

Choose a legal partner you can trust: we'll help protect your goals, your business and your people so you can move forward with confidence and focus on growing your business.

Clear itemised invoices, subscription plans with up to 50% discount, and fixed fee products help you plan and manage legal spend - with no nasty surprises.

Proven track record and measurable results

We've supported over 7,000 businesses since 2014, with an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot and a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60+ from monthly client surveys.

Straight-talking, responsive advice

We're here to make things easier, not add complexity. That means fast response times, practical expert legal advice delivered in plain English, and dedicated client service and account management support.

Risk and compliance assured

We're an SRA regulated firm, but more importantly, we build quality, data, and compliance best practice into everything we do.

What our clients say

When I heard about Harper James's Enable subscription service, it struck me as being a disruptive model and I was really impressed. One of the main things about Harper James is that I actually use our services without hesitation. We've experienced high levels of professionalism with Harper James, and all for a reasonable cost.

Nick Thompson MD, DCSL Software

Harper James solicitors don't speak in the legalese which I have heard too many times from other solicitors and which is totally unhelpful. What I'm after is focused, considered advice about the specific situations that I face. By which I mean, do you think this is a good idea? Their response might be 'Yes' or 'No'. One word is often all I'm looking for! My solicitor gives a view and I really value that.

Tom Davenport MD & Co-Founder, Alvius

I've enjoyed working with Harper James Solicitors and we are in good shape thanks to their help.

Steve Dunlop CEO, A Million Ads

Team

Lillian, an experienced data protection solicitor, supports C suites, GCs, and Privacy Offices with domestic and international data protection needs. She specialises in UK compliance, AI governance, and was Group Compliance Officer at a plc listed company.

Becky is a highly knowledgeable commercial lawyer, specialising in Data Protection and Privacy Law. She can add value to a business by drawing on nearly 20 years of in house experience.

David is a senior commercial solicitor, specialising in technology and data protection. He joins us having worked as in house counsel for the BBC and OUP.

Rob worked for Santander bank as an IP/brand management lawyer and also at Shakespeare Martineau.

Pricing and service plans

Our three transparent service plans are designed to give you the widest possible access to high quality legal advice, whatever the size and nature of your business:

• Flexible access to senior solicitors at highly competitive rates - an alternative to our subscription plans, offering access to full service legal expertise on a project by project basis.
• Purpose built legal support for start ups and smaller businesses - monthly subscription plan for £239 per month, with £159 monthly credit and access to all legal services at 50% discount on our Standard Rates.
• Comprehensive legal partnership for established businesses - fully account managed and scalable annual subscription plan with support from a curated team of partners and senior solicitors, with up to 33% discount on our Standard Rates.

Thank you for considering our services. To learn more or to start a conversation, contact us.