A GDPR Assessment is a check against your business processes to see if you hold your personal data according to the requirements set out by the GDPR.
It is not a certification, nor proof that you comply with GDPR.
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Protect your business’ reputation with a GDPR Assessment from QMS International
Ensure you meet legal obligations when it comes to processing and holding the personal data of individuals residing both in the UK and the European Union.
What is a GDPR Assessment?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in May 2018. It requires organisations to make a number of changes to the way they manage the personal information of EU Citizens. No longer can we issue opt out emails and presume that silence is consent – companies will need to be able to prove that they have been granted permission to use the data they hold. And that is just the beginning.
Any person will also have the right to challenge a company about the information they hold – and they have the right to be forgotten – this means call recordings, CCTV footage, email trails, anything that can be counted as evidence of the existence of an individual must be removed.
The GDPR assessment combines training and gap analysis, with practical exercises to help ensure our clients are equipped with the tools and knowledge required to secure personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation– ensuring that the risk of fines is significantly reduced.
If you want to understand what the impact of the regulation will mean for your organisation and ensure you are aligned with the requirements, then you should consider the GDPR Assessment offered by QMS International.
The Benefits of a GDPR Assessment
Here are some benefits of a GDPR Assessment
- Minimised risks – We will conduct an in-depth Gap Analysis of your existing processes. This will help to identify any potential risks or breaches, where fines could be incurred, ensuring processes are more aligned with the regulation.
- Improved data management – During the GDPR Assessment we will complete data mapping exercises with you and your team so you have greater control over, and awareness of, the data you hold, who it is shared with, and what you need to do to protect it.
- Greater ability to manage risks during projects – We will show you how to complete a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), this is important because it will help you to identify personal data risks when managing existing projects or starting new ones.
- Auditable document trail – GDPR stipulates that an organisation must be fair, transparent and lawful. This means having a document trail in place to demonstrate compliance when required. We can provide you with the necessary templates to help you achieve this.
- Improved reputation – by gaining consent from customers before contacting them and by improving the way you manage data, you will increase confidence in your brand and reduce the risk of fines and subsequent reputational damage.
- Improved staff awareness – we will provide your team with training on the new GDPR. Teaching them about the changes that will take place, what this means to their roles and what it means to your organisation – helping to ensure commitment is achieved at all levels throughout the organisation.
These are just some of the benefits you will experience with the GDPR Assessment delivered by QMS International.
Like with all the services we offer, we focus on making the process of achieving compliance with the GDPR as cost-effective as possible – while also ensuring the process remains straight forward and easy to understand so that you are confident in what you are doing by the time we leave your organisation.
How much does a GDPR Assessment cost?
QMS is committed to providing a cost-effective route to GDPR compliance. That’s why we focus on making the process simple and straightforward, with the consultancy visit usually completed in 3 days (dependant on the size of your organisation).
To find out how affordable the GDPR Assessment is, why not complete our Fee Calculator below and we’ll email you a no-obligation quote via email within 30 seconds.
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How can QMS help your Business?
QMS gets your business set up for success:
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Our team of consultants has provided GDPR assessments to clients ranging from SMEs to blue chip organisations across a broad spectrum of verticals and industries.
Affordable
Our processes add value at every stage, without taking up unwarranted management time. We commit to providing you with the best possible value for money – including a price promise from the outset, along with the ability to stagger payments at no extra cost.
Simple
We make the process as smooth and uncomplicated as possible, and ensuring you get the training and advice that works for you.
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The GDPR Assessment Process
You could align your current processes with the requirements of the GDPR in just 3 days by choosing the GDPR Assessment delivered by QMS.
The GDPR Readiness Assessment comprises the following:
GDPR Resources
Scheme Overview: GDPR Assessment
Overview of the GDPR Assessment scheme
Guide to ISO certification
Why you should choose QMS to assist your business with ISO certification
Guide to Information and Cyber Security
A visual guide to the areas covered by each of the information security products
A visual guide to the areas covered by each of the information security products
Checklist for GDPR compliance
This checklist covers the key areas that must be addressed in order to achieve compliance with the GDPR
This checklist covers the key areas that must be addressed in order to achieve GDPR compliance
Case Study: Codestone Group
A real life case study of a company that had a GDPR Assessment
A real life case study of a company that had a GDPR Assesment
Is GDPR covered by ISO 27001?
Understand the areas of the GDPR which are covered by ISO 27001 Certification
Understand the areas of the GDPR which are covered by ISO 27001 Certification
What Information Security Products are Available?
The QMS International suite of information security products
The QMS International suite of information security products
QMS International Company Profile
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