Seeing a clear, independent picture of your data protection and security posture is critical to uncover compliance gaps. Whether answering to the board or audit committee, seeking external certification, or simply want the peace of mind that your data protection and security programmes are effective, a structured independent review is an effective assurance mechanism.
Hampton Dell specialise in conducting pragmatic, risk-based reviews to identify true processing risks, and help you understand precisely how to address them.
We bridge the gap between legal compliance and technical resilience. Our team brings deep, multi-disciplinary expertise across regulatory frameworks and information security standards, ensuring your audits look at both the law and the reality of your operations.Regulatory Alignment: Thorough understanding of the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and EU GDPR requirements.Security Frameworks: Practical application of security principles aligned with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and the NIST framework.Operational Reality: We don’t just audit your written policies; we audit your actual daily workflows, third-party vendor relationships, and culture.Risk-First Approach: We prioritize findings based on actual harm potential and regulatory appetite, so you know what needs addressing today versus next quarter.Ways We Can HelpWe tailor our audit and review frameworks to your organization’s size, sector, and risk profile. Here are the core ways we partner with you to validate your compliance:1. Data Protection Health ChecksA top-to-bottom diagnostic of your current data privacy governance. We review your registers of processing activities (ROPAs), privacy notices, lawful bases, data retention schedules, and internal handling procedures to ensure everything aligns with regulatory expectations.2. Information & Cyber Security AuditsA deep dive into your technical and organizational security measures. We evaluate your access control mechanisms, encryption protocols, incident response readiness, and employee security awareness to ensure your defensive posture matches your risk landscape.3. Third-Party & Vendor Risk AssessmentsYour compliance is only as strong as your weakest vendor. We audit your supply chain, reviewing data processing agreements (DPAs), technical security questionnaires, and the actual security standards of your critical sub-processors.4. Specialised & Focused ReviewsTargeted investigations into specific high-risk operations, such as:DPIA Verifications: Reviewing existing Data Protection Impact Assessments for high-risk processing or new software deployments.International Data Transfer Audits: Evaluating your cross-border data flows, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and Transfer Risk Assessments (TRAs).Subject Access Request (SAR) Process Audits: Assessing your team’s capability to identify, log, redact, and fulfill complex rights requests within statutory timelines.What You GetEvery audit concludes with a clear, conversational debriefing session and a structured action plan designed for real-world execution.The Deliverables:Executive Summary: A concise, plain-English overview of your current maturity level for leadership and board reporting.RAG-Rated Risk Matrix: A clear visual map distinguishing between critical issues (Red), process gaps (Amber), and areas of strength (Green).Pragmatic Remediation Roadmap: A prioritized, step-by-step action plan with realistic recommendations that fit your business operations.
