Data Protection Officer Services for SFHA Members

Posted Monday 19th July by Admin User

Discounted services are available to SFHA members to help meeet the requirement to have in place a Data Protection Officer.

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Freedom of Information “went live” for RSLs on 11 November 2019, bringing with it the requirement to employ a Data Protection Officer under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).    SFHA is aware that this requirement has caused some concern, particularly for smaller organisations with limited resources. As there are limitations on who can carry out the role – such as it can never be the Chief Executive – this has left some of our members feeling like they have no one internal who they can appoint. 

SFHA has negotiated two packages of support at heavily discounted rates for SFHA members who require it.   These packages have been available since FOI went live in November 2019, with SFHA providing two different options in recognistion of the differing needs of our members.

Internal DPO Advisory Service - package 1

For those who have appointed (or will appoint) their own internal DPO (i.e. either an existing member of staff or a new member of staff), we have negotiated an advisory service with TC Young for all SFHA members, at a 50% discount. 

For no charge, TC Young will arrange to speak with any interested DPO (either in person or over the phone) to discuss their specific requirements and propose a package of support and assistance.   The services on offer include:

  • One half day refresher training session for staff per annum
  • One In-depth training session to key staff members
  • Quarterly updates in the form of a newsletter 
  • Annual Review of Policies and Notices
  • Annual Data Protection compliance checks
  • Assistance with Privacy Impact Assessments
  • Assistance in response to data subject requests (to include subject access requests)
  • Telephone advice line for all data protection issues
  • Emergency out of hours contact in relation to breach issues
  • Investigation of data breaches
  • Drafting correspondence with the Information Commissioner’s Office (e.g. in relation to data breaches)

The cost of this service would be on a monthly retainer basis ranging from £100 - £600 (+VAT) per month - depending on the package of services selected.

For more details, or to arrange a meeting with TC Young, please contact Alastair McKendrick:

 

Package 2 - Direct DPO Services

Really Good Data Protection (RGDP LLP)

If you are thinking of engaging an external firm to act as your DPO, the SFHA has negotiated significantly discounted service rates with RGDP. The service package is individually tailored to your data protection and FOI requirements, as well as your budget, but indicative costs are:

  • £375 per month plus VAT for a 12-month contract. You will be assigned a named DPO who will get to know you and who will provide you with continuity. They will be listed as your DPO on your ICO registration certificate.
  • DPO time is calculated at a rate of £100 per hour plus VAT. You will only be charged for the actual work undertaken and a detailed breakdown of invoices is provided each month.
  • At the outset of the engagement, a detailed 12-month GDPR & FOI Plan will be developed, setting out the objectives for the forthcoming year.
  • You will receive exclusive invitations to attend online training events, which are only available to RGDP clients.

For more details, please contact RGDP

For more information or assistance

If you have any queries about any of the above, please contact Alan Stokes, SFHA Policy lead: astokes@sfha.co.uk