Privacy Helper

🚨 Breaking News: EU Extends UK Data Adequacy Decision for Six Months 🚨 The European Commission has proposed a six-month extension of the UK's data adequacy decisions, ensuring the free and safe flow of personal data between the EU and the UK until 27 December 2025. 🔹 Why does this matter? This extension provides businesses with stability and continuity while the UK finalises its new Data Protection Bill. Once the legislative process concludes, the Commission will assess whether the UK continues to meet adequacy standards for data transfers. 🔹 What’s next? •⁠ ⁠The extension is pending approval by the European Data Protection Board. •⁠ ⁠If approved, data transfers will remain uninterrupted while the UK’s legal framework is reviewed. •⁠ ⁠A final decision on long-term adequacy will depend on the UK’s updated data laws. At Privacy Helper, we’re closely monitoring these developments to ensure businesses remain compliant and prepared. If your company transfers data between the UK and the EU, now is the time to assess your data protection strategies and plan for any potential changes. Need expert guidance? We’re here to help! Reach out to our team to navigate the evolving data protection landscape.

Educational institutions have a unique responsibility when it comes to safeguarding children’s personal data, but compliance with GDPR can feel overwhelming. With privacy and safety concerns at an all-time high, it’s essential to have the right expertise on your side. At Privacy Helper, we specialise in helping schools and Multi-Academy Trusts navigate complex data protection requirements. Our experienced team of Outsourced Data Protection Officers (DPOs) provides tailored support—so you can stay compliant without the burden of additional in-house hires. ✅ Efficient DSAR handling ✅ Tailored GDPR training ✅ Expert DPO support

Celebrating International Women’s Day at Privacy Helper Although we’re a couple of days late, we don’t want to miss the opportunity to celebrate the incredible women who are a driving force at Privacy Helper. As a company with a majority female team, we are consistently inspired by the talent, passion, and innovation that our colleagues bring to the table every day; reflecting on how far we’ve come, while also acknowledging that there’s still work to be done for gender equality in all industries. We are proud to support and empower the women who make Privacy Helper a stronger, more dynamic company. Together, we continue to break barriers, support one another, and lead with purpose. Here’s to the women who inspire us every day – not just on International Women’s Day, but every single day.

Ongoing Compliance Monitoring Data protection compliance doesn’t stop at a one-time audit—it’s an ongoing process. Privacy Helper offers continuous compliance monitoring services to keep your Multi-Academy Trust ahead of regulatory changes and emerging threats. With our support, you can rest easy knowing your data protection measures remain robust. Let us help you stay ahead.

I'm at the mid-point of my Ready for Scale course with Cranfield School of Management and today was my 1-2-1 with my business mentor - an experienced entrepreneur who has reviewed my module submissions to date and this was an opportunity to discuss them in detail. What ensued was an hour of in-depth discussion on the quality of the submissions, and congratulating us on our incredible business model and it's long-term sustainability. We know who our clients are, we know our core products (and which are loss-leaders). We also know that people buy from people... so have hand-picked our consulting team to enable client-consultant relationships to develop. Our pro-business, zero-fuss mantra is just the icing on the cake.. we give you the power to do more. We ended our session slightly over time, but both keen to keep in touch after the course has finished.. and the mentor "genuinely excited" to watch our business continue its meteoric growth and smash our growth targets year-on-year. I'm extremely proud of what we have achieved at Privacy Helper and the further growth we have in our sights - this year, next and beyond. We are on-boarding new clients every month, so get in touch if you're looking for a pragmatic consultancy that you'll actually enjoy working with. https://lnkd.in/grj8DQM

Knowledge is key when it comes to data protection. At Privacy Helper, we offer engaging training sessions to ensure your staff understand their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding data. Training isn’t just a box to tick—it’s an investment in your Trust’s security and compliance!

Data breaches are never expected—but a strong response plan is crucial. Should the worst happen, Privacy Helper is here with a rapid response team ready to guide you through the necessary steps: breach notification, mitigation strategies, and much more. Stay prepared and reduce the risk of data protection incidents with our expert support. Privacy Helper offers a pro-business, zero-fuss approach to GDPR compliance – giving you the power to do more.

Data protection audits are the first step in safeguarding your Trust’s sensitive information. At Privacy Helper, our expert team conducts thorough audits that identify gaps in your compliance and potential vulnerabilities, providing you with actionable recommendations to improve your compliance posture.   Trust us to give you the insights needed to protect your students' and staff's data with confidence.  

Is your Multi-Academy Trust struggling to meet GDPR requirements? Let Privacy Helper guide you every step of the way. From data mapping to staff training, our tailored support helps ensure that your Trust is fully compliant with the GDPR. We’ll help you develop policies and procedures that protect your data and give your staff the knowledge they need to maintain compliance.

At Privacy Helper, we’re dedicated to empowering Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) with the tools and support needed to navigate data protection and compliance challenges. We understand the unique pressures you face, and our mission is to help your Trust stay compliant with evolving regulations so that you can focus on what truly matters: educating and nurturing students. Want to learn how we can help your Trust? Reach out to discuss how we can support your data protection efforts.