Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) — Services for MSMEs
Comprehensive data protection, privacy compliance and risk management aligned with DPDP Act and GDPR.
Regulatory Compliance Advisory
- Guidance on DPDP Act (India) and GDPR compliance.
- Policy review, gap analysis and compliance frameworks.
- End-to-end implementation support.
Data Inventory & Mapping
- Identify, classify and map personal, sensitive and critical data.
- Data flow mapping across processes and third parties.
Data Protection Policies
- Drafting policies for data collection, usage, storage and retention.
- Custom privacy notices and consent documentation.
Risk Assessments & Audits
- Privacy risk assessments and DPIA.
- Recommendations on encryption, access controls and data minimization.
Staff Training & Awareness
- Regular privacy and security awareness training.
- Employee induction and role-based training.
Consent Management
- Designing compliant consent capture and storage methods.
- Consent withdrawal and audit trail mechanisms.
Third-Party Vendor Management
- Review and update vendor contracts with data protection clauses.
- Vendor assessments and compliance monitoring.
Data Subject Request Handling
- Managing access, correction, deletion and portability requests.
- Creating workflows and SLAs for timely responses.
Incident Response & Breach Management
- Incident response planning and investigation support.
- Regulatory reporting and remediation guidance.
Ongoing Compliance Monitoring
- Periodic reviews, updates and monitoring.
- Liaison support with regulatory authorities.
DPO-as-a-Service
- Outsourced, flexible and cost-effective DPO support for MSMEs.
- Acting as the point of contact for privacy and compliance matters.
Benefits for MSME Clients
Reduced regulatory risk
Enhanced customer trust
Cost-effective compliance
Scalable support
Practical, business-friendly solutions designed specifically for MSMEs.
Typical Engagement Models
| Service Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Regulatory compliance | DPDP/GDPR advisory, gap analysis, policy drafting |
| Data protection policies | Development, implementation, and review |
| Training & awareness | Privacy induction, periodic sessions |
| Consent Management | |
| Risk assessment & audit | Regular audits, risk-based analysis |
| Outsourced DPO (DPOaaS) | Cost-effective, external expert advisory |
| Breach/incident handling | Response plan, regulatory support |
A consulting DPO thus acts as a trusted partner for MSMEs to build robust data protection infrastructures, achieve regulatory compliance, and foster secure growth in today’s digital landscape.
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