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vDPO
An outsourced Data Protection Officer who runs your privacy programme and is the point of contact for individuals and regulators.
Overview
What it is and who needs it
A Data Protection Officer (DPO) oversees how an organisation handles personal data: advising the business, monitoring compliance and acting as the contact point for individuals and regulators. A virtual DPO (vDPO) provides that role as a service.
Your vDPO is a named privacy professional, supported by iSecurify’s security and compliance specialists, working to India’s DPDP Act, the GDPR and the other privacy laws that apply to you.
Who needs it
- Organisations that process personal data at scale without privacy staff
- Companies serving customers in the EU or UK that must designate a DPO
- Indian businesses preparing for their DPDP Act obligations
- Groups that need an independent privacy function across several entities
Scope
What is covered
Running the privacy programme
An annual plan, a data inventory, policies and regular reporting to management.
Requests from individuals
Access, correction, erasure and grievance requests received, tracked and answered on time.
Privacy impact assessments
Assessment of new products, systems and vendors before personal data is processed.
Breach response and notification
Assessment of incidents and preparation of notifications to regulators and individuals.
Staff training
Role-based privacy training and awareness for new joiners and existing staff.
Contact for regulators
A named contact who handles correspondence with data protection authorities.
Requests from individuals
How a request is handled
Every request follows the same tracked path, so deadlines are met and there is a record to show for it.
Receive
The request is logged with the date received and the response deadline.
Verify
We confirm the identity of the person and what they are asking for.
Fulfil
Data is located with your teams and the response is prepared and sent.
Record
The outcome and evidence are recorded in the request register.
Our approach
How we work, step by step
01
Onboarding
We learn what personal data you process and why, and publish the DPO contact details.
02
Baseline
Records of processing are created or updated and gaps are identified.
03
Plan
An annual privacy plan sets priorities, reviews and training dates.
04
Operate
Requests, impact assessments, vendor reviews, advice and training run through the year.
05
Report
A quarterly report to management covers requests, incidents, risks and progress.
Deliverables
What you receive
- Annual privacy programme plan
- Records of processing and data inventory, kept current
- Request register with response-time tracking
- Privacy impact assessment reports
- Breach register and notification drafts
- Quarterly report to management
Why iSecurify
Three reasons customers choose us
01
Independent and experienced
A privacy professional who can advise without a conflict of interest.
02
Privacy and security in one team
Security specialists are on hand when a privacy question turns technical.
03
A named contact
Individuals, customers and regulators know who to write to.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is an outsourced DPO permitted?
The GDPR allows the DPO to be engaged under a service contract. Under India’s DPDP Act, a Significant Data Fiduciary must appoint a DPO who is based in India and responsible to the board. Whether an outsourced arrangement meets your obligation depends on your classification, and we confirm this with you at the outset.
How is a vDPO different from a vCISO?
The vCISO leads security across the organisation. The vDPO focuses on personal data: lawfulness, the rights of individuals and regulatory duties. The two roles work closely together.
How quickly do you respond to a data breach?
The vDPO leads the assessment, coordinates with your technical team and prepares notifications within the time limits that apply. [Response commitment to be confirmed]
Do we still need privacy contacts inside the business?
Yes. We recommend a contact in each key function who works with the vDPO on requests and assessments.
Can one vDPO support several group companies?
Yes, provided the vDPO is easily reachable from each entity and has the time to do the job properly.
Customer stories
What our customers say
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Outsourcing our cybersecurity operations to iSecurify has been a strategic advantage. From real-time threat monitoring to compliance assistance, their managed services have brought us peace of mind and enabled our internal team to focus on business growth.
Swapon Adhikary
Director · The Hird
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Following the launch of our website in both Dubai and India, we required immediate security validation to ensure platform integrity. iSecurify delivered a rapid yet comprehensive application security assessment, providing detailed and actionable findings. Their expert team collaborated directly with our developers to swiftly remediate vulnerabilities, enabling us to go live with confidence and security.
Krutarth Pandya
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We deployed iSecurify’s iSIEM-based monitoring with automated IP blocking, and the results were immediate. Malicious IPs targeting our systems were detected and blocked in real time. The integration was seamless, and the improvement in our threat response has been significant.
Nandeep Mehta
Organisations we work with
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