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Consulting · Data Protection and AI Risk Assessments

Spot the risks before a new system goes live.

Before you launch a new system, process or AI tool, we assess the risks to people's data and to your organisation, and record how you'll manage them.

  • UK GDPR
  • ICO DPIA guidance
  • ISO/IEC 23894
  • EU AI Act

Sound familiar?

Signs it’s time to look at this

  • You're launching a new system, app or process that uses personal data.

  • Someone has asked whether you've done a DPIA, and you're not sure.

  • Staff want to use a new AI tool and you need to decide whether it’s safe.

  • You're using AI to make or support decisions about people.

What we cover

What’s included

Data Protection Impact Assessments

UK GDPR requires a DPIA before processing that's likely to be high risk. We work out whether you need one, carry it out with your team and record the steps you'll take.

AI risk assessments

For each AI tool or use, we look at what data it uses, what could go wrong, who could be affected and which controls you need.

How it works

From “we think we’re fine” to “here’s the proof”

Four steps. At each one, you know what's happening, what it costs and what you'll get.

  1. 01

    Free scoping call

    Thirty minutes on your data, your AI use and what a first assessment would look like. No obligation.

  2. 02

    Assessment

    For every control we ask two questions: are you doing it, and how well? If you can't show evidence, the score can't go above a set level. Every score explains how we reached it.

  3. 03

    Your report pack

    Four clear documents, signed off by a qualified person, so you know where you stand and what to do next.

  4. 04

    Fix, then stay in control

    We help you close the gaps, most urgent first, then keep checking in so they stay closed.

What’s in your report pack

  • Where you stand

    Your current position, with a confidence level on every score.

  • Action plan

    What to fix first, across people, process and technology.

  • Risk register

    The risk behind each gap, and who owns it.

  • Evidence pack

    Audit-ready, signed off, with the working shown.

How we score maturity

Level 3 is the line between describing a control and proving it.

  1. 1

    Unsupported

    Nothing in place yet.

  2. 2

    Asserted

    You say it happens, but there's no proof.

  3. 3

    Evidenced

    You can show it happens.

  4. 4

    Measured

    You track how well it works.

  5. 5

    Sustained

    It keeps working, and keeps improving.

Often paired with

Data Governance

Data you can rely on: lawful, protected and provable.

Explore Data Governance

Questions

Straight answers

The things people usually ask us first. If your question isn’t here, just ask.

A Data Protection Impact Assessment is a structured look at the risks a project poses to people's personal data, and how you'll reduce them. UK GDPR requires one before processing that's likely to be high risk, such as large-scale use of sensitive data or new technology like AI. If you're not sure whether you need one, we can tell you on the scoping call.

Not sure where you stand? Let’s find out in 30 minutes.

A free, no-obligation call about your data and your AI use. You’ll leave with a clearer picture either way.