Alison Little

Essential Protection of Data

Essential Protection of Data Ltd (EPData) is a highly capable, BSI Platinum partner and consultancy company based in Yorkshire. We have a global reach capability and have an enviable track record initiating, embedding and maintaining multiple Management Systems. We hold and maintain pertinent and highly relevant certifications, qualifications and experience for the Small Medium Enterprise who wishes to achieve and grow their Cyber Security, Information Security, Regulatory certification and legislative landscape. Our core specialist BSI certified services include: • Data Protection Officer (DPO) Services - We hold CIPP/E, CIPM and Lead Auditor qualifications that, along with direct GDPR and BS10012:2017 certification experience, means we can offer DPO Services to fulfill, compliment or enhance your legislative requirements. • BS10012:2017 - The data protection standard for a business Personal Information Management System (PIMS) that sits at the heart of compliance with the GDPR. • ISO27001:2013 - The internationally recognised best practice framework for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). An ISMS helps businesses identify risks and to put in place security controls and measures that are not only right for your business but to also manage or reduce risks to your information. • Cloud Security Alliance Security, Trust & Assurance Register - CSA STAR is the industry's most powerful program for security assurance for businesses operating in the cloud. It encompasses key principles for transparency, rigorous auditing of operations and the harmonisation of standards. BSI STAR certification provides multiple benefits, including indications of best practices and validation of security posture of cloud offerings. These are three of the most current and significant standards that we offer to the SME business processing Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or for the business that wishes to manage its sensitive and regulated data and information to internationally recognised standards.