Data Protection & Privacy Advisory
Strengthen privacy governance. Meet your obligations. Demonstrate accountability.
Independent data protection advice, outsourced DPO services and compliance assessments for organisations operating in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and internationally.
We help Boards and Leadership Teams understand privacy risk, strengthen data protection controls and respond confidently to regulatory change, complex processing activities and personal data breaches.
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Types of DPO Services
Organisations controlling or processing personal data are required or strongly encouraged under GDPR, UAE PDPL, KSA PDPL and other international data protection legislation, to appoint an independent Data Protection Officer (DPO).
Virtual DPO
Day-to-day privacy management, policy support, and regulator liaison.
Global DPO
Single point of contact for multi-jurisdictional organisations.
Outsourced DPO
Independent, conflict-free data protection leadership.
Together, these services provide complete privacy and data protection assurance.
Privacy is More Than Compliance
Data protection is no longer simply about complying with legislation. It is about building trust with customers, employees, regulators and business partners. Effective privacy governance helps organisations:
- Protect personal information
- Reduce regulatory risk
- Demonstrate accountability
- Improve governance
- Build customer confidence
- Support international operations
Our approach combines governance, risk management and practical compliance to help organisations develop sustainable privacy programmes rather than simply meeting minimum legal requirements.
When Should You Seek Privacy Advice?
Your organisation may benefit from specialist support if you are:
- Controlling or processing personal data under EU/UK GDPR, UAE PDPL, KSA PDPL, and other global regulations
- Expanding into multiple jurisdictions requiring local DPO representation
- Implementing new technologies, or developing AI solutions
- An Educational institution, including schools and universities
- Marketing teams and agencies managing client data
- Responding to a data breach or Subject Access Request
- Appointing a DPO
Why Organisations Choose TenIntelligence
We combine privacy expertise with wider governance, investigations, compliance and regulatory experience.
Our clients benefit from:
- Independent advice
- Experienced privacy professionals
- International capability
- Practical implementation support
- Board-level reporting
- Pragmatic, commercial advice
- Flexible outsourced support
Rather than simply interpreting legislation, we help organisations implement privacy governance that works in practice.
Supporting Organisational Resilience
Privacy is not an isolated compliance function. It forms part of an organisation’s wider Governance, Risk, Investigations & Compliance (GRIC) framework.
Strong privacy governance strengthens accountability, reduces organisational risk and supports operational resilience.
Where organisations wish to benchmark their privacy maturity, our Data Protection Assessment (DaPA) provides an independent evaluation of governance, compliance and operational effectiveness.
Types of Global Privacy Laws We Cover
We act as your named, independent DPO across the UK, Europe, UAE, KSA, Oman, USA, and beyond. Additional jurisdictions supported on request.Our data protection experts have a deep understanding of other international data protection laws, including:
- UK & Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- UAE’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
- DIFC Data Protection Law (Dubai International Financial Centre)
- ADGM Data Protection Regulations (Abu Dhabi General Market)
- DHCC Health Data Protection Regulation (Dubai Healthcare City)
- Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
- Oman’s Personal Data Protection Law
- Bahrain’s Personal Data Protection Law
- Kuwait’s Data Privacy Protection Regulation
- Qatar’s Data Protection Law
- Jamaica’s Data Protection Act
- Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act
- British Virgin Islands’ Data Protection Act
- Barbados’ Data Protection Act
- US frameworks
What Our Data Protection Services Cover
Audit & Assessment
Working with senior leadership, we assess your readiness under GDPR, UAE PDPL, KSA PDPL and other privacy laws by examining policies, processes, suppliers, and systems.
- Map and document personal data across policies, systems, and suppliers
- Conduct structured interviews, questionnaires, and on-site audits
- Deliver a condensed report with a prioritised action plan
Data Privacy Policies Development
- Creating and maintaining compliant documentation.
- Draft and update privacy policies, notices, and procedures.
- Align with GDPR, PDPL, and other international frameworks.
- Ensure policies are practical, clear, and enforceable.
Data Protection Compliance
- Ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including international data transfers.
- Named, independent DPO with no conflicts of interest
- Appointment certificate and regulator notifications where required
- Support for Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs)
- Direct access to senior management and supervisory authorities
Data Protection Assessment
Get a clear view of your compliance gaps and risks.
Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)
- Managing data subject rights with efficiency and compliance.
- Dedicated DPO mailbox for DSARs
- Oversight and quality assurance of responses
- Workflow integration with HR, IT, and compliance teams
Data Protection Training for Corporate
- Embedding a culture of compliance through education.
- Tailored training programmes with records and knowledge checks
- Staff awareness campaigns and quarterly privacy update
- Corporate training aligned to industry and regional laws
Records Management
- Transparent and accountable handling of personal data.
- Create and maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
- Keep records current across business units and systems
- Support for audits, compliance reporting, and accountability
Breach & Incident Response (24/7)
- Rapid containment and regulatory assurance when incidents occur.
- Immediate triage, containment advice, and evidence preservation
- Regulator liaison and notification where required
- Breach & Incident Response playbooks and tabletop exercises
- Internal, external, and media communications strategy
- Post-incident reviews and corrective actions
24/7 breach & incident response
Our Data Protection Compliance Process
Our services follow a clear, comprehensive and repeatable process:
In‑depth examination
Review internal policies, procedures and processing activities.
Compliance gaps & priorities
Identify improvements and agree timelines/owners.
Processor & contract reviews
Check vendor contracts and processing arrangements; recommend remediation.
Risk mitigation
Practical actions to strengthen privacy and security controls.
Tailored solutions
Assessments adapted to your sector, operations and regional footprint.
Multi‑jurisdictional scope
Align practices across UK/EU, USA, UAE, KSA, DIFC and ADGM requirements.
Roadmap, DPIA & transfer (TIA) support
Maintain a risk‑based roadmap; advise on DPIAs and international transfer assessments.
Training enablement
Build an awareness programme with knowledge checks and records for audit.
On‑site audits & questionnaires
Periodic self‑assessments and on‑site reviews to keep records current.
Our Data Protection Services can be tailored to your Organisation’s needs or specific cases.
Whether you require strategic privacy advice, an outsourced Data Protection Officer or support strengthening your privacy governance framework, our experienced advisers are here to help.
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Outsourced DPO Support Across the UAE and Saudi Arabia
A regional organisation operating across the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia required outsourced Data Protection Officer support to strengthen privacy governance and provide consistent oversight across its operations.
The client processed personal data relating to employees, customers and commercial partners across multiple business functions. It needed practical support in navigating the UAE and Saudi data protection regimes while ensuring that responsibilities, risks and decisions were appropriately documented and escalated.
TenIntelligence was appointed to provide independent outsourced DPO support across the client’s UAE and Saudi Arabian operations.
The appointment gave the client access to experienced regional data protection expertise without the cost of establishing separate internal DPO functions in each country.
The engagement strengthened accountability, improved consistency across privacy decision-making and provided management with clearer oversight of data protection risks across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. It also established a practical framework for responding to incidents, regulatory developments and changes in the client’s processing activities.
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Independent GDPR Compliance Assessment
An organisation required an independent data protection assessment to determine how effectively its existing governance, policies and operational controls complied with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Although the client had established privacy documentation, senior management wanted to understand whether those policies were consistently supported by working practices and evidence across the organisation.
TenIntelligence conducted a structured GDPR compliance assessment covering the client’s governance, documentation and operational controls.
The client received a clear assessment of its GDPR compliance position, including identified gaps, supporting observations and prioritised recommendations.
Findings were classified according to risk and translated into a practical remediation roadmap, enabling management to distinguish immediate compliance priorities from longer-term improvements.
The assessment also provided a documented baseline against which the organisation could measure progress and demonstrate accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not every organisation is legally required to appoint a Data Protection Officer. We can help determine whether a formal appointment is appropriate or whether an alternative advisory model better suits your organisation.
Yes. We provide outsourced DPO services for organisations across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.
Yes. We regularly support organisations operating across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and other international jurisdictions.
Absolutely. We frequently collaborate with legal teams, compliance professionals and regulators.