Virtual Data Protection Officer (vDPO) Services
Expert-led data protection and compliance support tailored to your business - without the cost of a full-time hire! Stay ahead of GDPR obligations, manage risk, and build stakeholder trust with scalable, outsourced DPO services from Focus Group's certified specialists.
Comprehensive data protection and compliance
As data privacy regulations grow more complex, businesses of all sizes are under pressure to meet legal obligations, manage risk, and protect stakeholder trust...
Focus Group’s Virtual Data Protection Officer (vDPO) service provides expert guidance, ongoing compliance monitoring, and regulatory representation, without the cost of hiring a full-time Data Protection Officer.
Whether you're a large enterprise or a growing business, our virtual DPO services are tailored to fit your operational needs, sector requirements, and internal capabilities.
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Outsource your data protection to a certified specialist
For businesses with:
- UK GDPR Data Protection Officer appointment requirements
- Complex data processing operations requiring expert oversight
- Regulatory compliance needs in data protection and privacy
- Limited internal privacy expertise and resources
- Requirements for ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting
Our virtual DPO services
On-demand expertise
Get access to certified data protection specialists with deep industry knowledge, available when and where you need them. As your outsourced Data Protection Officer, we provide expert advice and strategic support on all aspects of GDPR and wider data privacy regulations.
Ongoing monitoring and auditing
Our Virtual Data Protection Officer service includes regular audits, data flow mapping, risk assessments, and continuous GDPR compliance checks - helping you stay ahead of regulatory demands and avoid costly penalties.
Support for your internal teams
We work alongside your IT, HR, legal, and operational teams to integrate best-practice compliance into your business processes, bridging the gap between internal operations and regulatory expectations.
Regular reporting and analysis
Keep things transparent with stakeholders and compliance with accountability requirements. Receive clear, actionable reports that highlight risks, recommend improvements, and demonstrate your business's commitment to data protection.
Regulatory representation
As your appointed Data Protection Officer, we liaise directly with the ICO and other supervisory authorities on your behalf, managing investigations, breach reporting, and official communications.
Cost-effective
Our Virtual DPO services provide scalable support that grows with your business. Get the oversight and expertise of an expereince data protection executive, without the salary and overheads of an in-house hire.

Focus Groups vDPO service
The vDPO service begins with a comprehensive GDPR assessment, followed by ongoing services:
- Essential vDPO: 1 day per month of core DPO services with compliance monitoring
- Hybrid IT Strategy + vDPO: 2 days per month, combining IT strategy and DPO services
- Focus vDPO Management Portal: Digital platform for automated compliance management