Data Protection Officer as a Service for UK and international organisations
Outsourced DPO support for organisations that need senior privacy leadership without hiring full-time.
Ametros provides retained Data Protection Officer support for organisations that need independent oversight, practical GDPR advice, rights request support, DPIA guidance, breach escalation and board-ready privacy reporting.
We work as an extension of your organisation, helping you meet obligations, evidence accountability and manage privacy risk across day-to-day operations, customer assurance and regulatory expectations.
DPO SCOPING
Appointing or replacing a DPO?
We will assess your obligation, current privacy maturity, support requirement and recommended retained model.
~300
Outsourced DPO clients supported
5
Client operations supported across five continents
30,000+
Employees within supported organisations
£6bn+
Known client turnover supported
WHEN AN OUTSOURCED DPO BECOMES THE RIGHT CHOICE
Privacy can no longer be handled informally forever.
Many organisations reach a point where customer due diligence increases, data subject requests become more complex, new systems introduce new risks and senior teams need clearer evidence that privacy is being managed properly.
Hiring an experienced internal DPO can be difficult and expensive, particularly where the requirement is for senior judgement rather than full-time administration. An outsourced DPO gives you access to specialist expertise, independence and continuity without building a larger internal compliance function than you need.
Customer due diligence increases and privacy questionnaires become harder to answer.
Data subject requests, DPIAs or incidents need independent senior judgement.
New systems, suppliers, data flows or international operations create new privacy risks.
Leadership teams need clearer evidence that privacy is being managed properly.
WHO THIS SERVICE IS FOR
Designed for organisations that need privacy leadership, not just policy documents.
Outsourced DPO support is suitable where legal obligations, customer scrutiny, data sensitivity, operating complexity or governance expectations require specialist privacy oversight.
Organisations required to appoint a DPO under UK GDPR or EU GDPR
Businesses processing sensitive, large-scale or high-risk personal data
Health, education, SaaS, recruitment, professional services, financial services and charity organisations
Organisations receiving enterprise customer privacy questionnaires
Groups operating across multiple countries or business units
Teams needing independent support for DPIAs, DSARs, incidents and governance reporting
WHAT AMETROS PROVIDES
A retained DPO model that connects advice, evidence and day-to-day operations.
Scope is shaped around your legal requirement, privacy maturity, risk profile and the amount of hands-on support your team needs.
Named DPO or senior privacy lead, depending on scope and legal requirement
Privacy governance oversight and accountability advice
Support with DSARs, data subject rights and escalation handling
DPIA, LIA and data protection risk assessment support
Breach triage, incident advice and regulatory escalation support
RoPA, privacy notice and policy review support
Processor, supplier and data sharing guidance
Board-ready privacy reporting and annual evidence pack
Customer due diligence and tender/privacy questionnaire support
Regular review meetings, action tracking and ongoing improvement planning
HOW THE RETAINED DPO MODEL WORKS
A practical operating rhythm based on your support level.
For some organisations this means defined access to senior advice and periodic review. For others it means proactive management, regular meetings, DSAR coordination, audit activity, board reporting and close collaboration with legal, operations, HR, IT, product or customer teams.
Baseline review
We review your current privacy position, key systems, processing activities, internal capability, existing documentation and known risk areas.
Agree the operating rhythm
We define how support will work, including access to advice, meetings, escalation routes, stakeholders and evidence expectations.
Deliver retained support
Support may include DSAR coordination, DPIA advice, incident escalation, policy review, supplier guidance and privacy reporting.
Improve and evidence
We track actions, strengthen governance and maintain evidence for customers, boards, regulators and internal assurance.
SUPPORT LEVELS
Core, Managed or Embedded retained DPO support.
Fees depend on organisation size, volume and sensitivity of personal data, international exposure, DSAR volume, sector risk and the amount of hands-on support required.
ESSENTIAL OVERSIGHT
Core
Suitable where you need essential DPO oversight, access to expert advice and periodic governance review.
PROACTIVE RETAINED SUPPORT
Managed
Designed for organisations needing proactive ongoing privacy support and hands-on delivery.
INTEGRATED PRIVACY LEADERSHIP
Embedded
For more complex or higher-risk organisations that need senior privacy leadership closely integrated with management, legal, technology, HR or operations.
PROOF AND CREDIBILITY
Senior privacy support for sectors where trust and accountability matter.
Ametros supports growing, regulated and international organisations where privacy governance affects customers, contracts, board confidence and operational resilience.
“Ametros is not simply a named contact on a privacy notice. We help organisations turn privacy obligations into an operating model.”
Health
Education
SaaS
Recruitment
Professional services
Financial services
WHY CHOOSE AMETROS FOR OUTSOURCED DPO
More than a named contact on a privacy notice.
We help organisations turn privacy obligations into an operating model: clear ownership, workable procedures, current evidence and sensible escalation routes.
Our broader expertise in governance, cyber security, AI, ISO readiness and assurance means your DPO support is connected to the wider risks that affect customers, contracts and leadership confidence.
Need connected privacy leadership?
Combine outsourced DPO support with EU/UK Representative, GDPR audit, DSAR, DPIA, cyber assurance or retained governance support.
FAQ
Common questions about outsourced DPO support
Do we legally need a DPO?
Some organisations must appoint a DPO because of public authority status, large-scale monitoring or large-scale processing of special category or criminal offence data. Other organisations appoint one voluntarily because privacy risk, customer assurance or governance expectations justify it.
Can the DPO be outsourced?
Yes. A DPO can be outsourced where the arrangement provides suitable expertise, independence, availability and access to the organisation.
What does outsourced DPO support cost?
Costs vary depending on size, complexity, data sensitivity, international exposure, support volume and the level of hands-on work required. Ametros provides tailored retained pricing rather than a one-size-fits-all published price.
Can you help with DSARs and breaches?
Yes. DSAR support, rights request management and breach escalation can be included within retained DPO support or delivered as separate services.
Can you support international organisations?
Yes. Ametros supports organisations across five continents and can combine DPO support with EU/UK Representative and broader privacy governance services.
FINAL STEP
Book a DPO scoping call.
Appointing or replacing a DPO is an important decision. We will assess your obligation, current privacy maturity, support requirement and recommended retained model.
Start with a practical scope.
Speak with a senior adviser about the right outsourced DPO route for your organisation.
Start with a practical scope.
Speak with a senior adviser about the right outsourced DPO route for your organisation.