GDPR Consultancy

The Medical Data Guard offers a comprehensive range of data protection consultancy services to complement our outsourced DPO and GDPR Representative offerings. Our experienced consultants provide a fresh perspective on your data protection compliance, helping you understand your data landscape and identify the necessary steps to achieve and maintain compliance with data protection laws.

Our consultancy services are delivered by seasoned Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and are fully tailored to your pharmacies and dental practice specific needs.

Why Work With Us?

Expertise & Experience:

Our DPOs bring practical, real-world knowledge to help you navigate complex compliance requirements.
Tailored Solutions:

We develop strategies specifically aligned with your organisation’s unique data environment.

Proven Resources:

Access our comprehensive library of model documentation, refined through extensive industry experience.

Proven Resources:

Post-Brexit, changes to the UK GDPR mean organisations must understand the evolving obligations and differences between the EU and UK GDPR. If you are UK-based and process personal data of EU residents without a physical presence in the EU, The Medical Data Guard offers local representation and translation services to ensure your compliance with the EU GDPR.

Working with our experienced, commercially focused Data Protection Officers (DPOs) will help you:

  • Gain a clear understanding of your data landscape
  • Implement effective compliance measures
  • Build a robust, efficient framework that reduces risk
  • Enhance customer trust and engagement

Why You Should Use a Data Protection Consultant from The Medical Data Guard

Our data protection consultancy services give you access to our team of experienced and knowledgeable data protection experts. We help you understand and analyse your existing compliance framework, identify issues, and provide ongoing support to mitigate associated risks.

Our objectives:

We enable your organisation to demonstrate compliance with evolving data protection laws .
Provide visibility into the maturity of your current compliance efforts .
Highlight risks associated with your personal data processing and identify areas of weakness that could lead to breaches or non-compliance

Support you in maintaining high data protection standards and demonstrating accountability
Contribute to ongoing improvements in customer trust and engagement

Benefits of our Data Protection Officer services.

  1. Immediate access to Subject Matter Experts and a team of seasoned data protection professionals 
  2. Elimination of uncertainties and unknowns often encountered during internal assessments 
  3. Confidence that your compliance review has been conducted thoroughly by experienced privacy specialists 
  4. Reduction in the risk of compliance failures across your organisation 
  5. Significant decrease in regulatory and reputational risks 
  6. Enhanced trust, increased customer engagement, and an elevated reputation — ultimately boosting your organisational value

Our Data Protection Consultancy Services

The Medical Data Guard offers a comprehensive range of data protection consultancy services tailored to meet your organisation’s specific needs.

Examples of our services include:

  • Compiling an Information Asset Register and Data Mapping
  • Identifying personal data your organisation is responsible for, whether as a Data Controller or Data Processor 
  • Mapping where data originates and where it is stored 
  • Understanding why and how data is held and used 
  • Assessing the category, volume, and associated risk level of the data 
  • Determining who is responsible for managing it
  • Policy Drafting and Review
  • Privacy and cookie policies 
  • General data protection policies 
  • Informed consent forms 
  • Data retention policies and schedules 
  • Employee handbook policies on data protection
  • Records of Processing Activity (RoPA)
  • Preparing and maintaining your RoPA as required by Article 30 of GDPR 
  • Identifying the lawful basis for data processing 
  • Documenting how, why, and with whom data is shared 
  • Managing access controls and data security measures 
  • Establishing data retention and deletion procedures
  • Impact Assessments and Gap Analysis
  • Reviewing risks associated with personal data processing 
  • Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) 
  • Performing Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs) 
  • Identifying gaps between current practices and best standards 
  • Developing action plans to mitigate risks and improve compliance.

Data Protection Training

  • Initial and annual training programs designed to embed a strong data protection culture within your pharmacy or dental practice.
  • Training for senior managers responsible for data protection 
  • Training for Information Asset Owners and department heads 
  • Data handling staff involved in processing personal data
  • For more detailed information, see our training services.
  • Data Sharing and International Transfers
  • Drafting, reviewing, and advising on data processing and sharing agreements with third parties 
  • Guidance on Schrems II and international data transfer requirements 
  • Transfer Impact Assessments 
  • Implementing international data transfer mechanisms, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and derogations
  • Privacy-by-Design
  • Ensuring data protection principles are integrated into new business activities, systems, and platforms by design 
  • Embedding GDPR principles into all development phases 
  • Providing expert advice throughout the development lifecycle
  • Data Protection Readiness
  • Supporting organisations through external compliance audits, including:
  • NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) 
  • Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requirements for financial services 
  • Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards for healthcare 
  • Ofsted and ISI standards for education 
  • Government and internal audits 
  • Commercial due diligence for mergers and acquisitions (M&A)

Benefits of Data Protection Consultancy

Thanks to the depth of knowledge and extensive experience within our team, The Medical Data Guard’s data protection consultants deliver significantly greater value to your organisation than independent contractors or smaller teams. Our consultants have demonstrated expertise across various industry sectors and organisation sizes, working with a wide range of platforms, tools, vendors, and software. This allows us to provide cost-effective, informed guidance and tailored solutions.

Key Benefits:

  • Highly Cost-Effective
  • Maximise your investment with expert advice that offers real value for money.
  • Experience & Shared Best Practice
  • Benefit from insights gained through working with over 1,000 clients across diverse sectors.
  • On-Tap Resources
  • Access pre-existing, tested, and validated model documentation applicable across multiple industries.
  • Pragmatic, Straightforward Guidance
  • Receive practical, solution-driven advice tailored to your organisation’s needs.
  • UK and Pan-European Expertise
  • Leverage our comprehensive knowledge of GDPR and data protection regulations across Europe.
  • On-Site Support
  • Our dedicated DPO works directly with your team, embedded within your organisation for seamless collaboration.