Benchmarking & Auditing
What is the Benchmarking & Auditing?
The Benchmarking & Auditing service provides organisations with an independent, evidence-based assessment of their Data Protection, Information Governance, and Cyber Security practices.
DPS evaluates compliance against legal requirements, regulatory frameworks (such as UK GDPR, DSPT, and ISO standards), and sector best practice, delivering clear reports that identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
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Why is it important?
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Accountability: Regulators, partners, and stakeholders expect organisations to demonstrate compliance with clear evidence.
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Risk Prevention: Audits uncover weaknesses before they result in data breaches, penalties, or reputational harm.
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Continuous Improvement: Benchmarking ensures organisations don’t just meet the minimum, but also track progress and build resilience.
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Trust: Transparent, independent assessments build confidence internally (boards, staff) and externally (patients, clients, regulators).
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What is included in this service?
DPS tailors its approach to each client, providing:
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Gap analysis against key regulations and standards (UK GDPR, DSPT, ISO).
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Independent audits of policies, governance frameworks, and technical controls.
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Benchmarking reports to show how the organisation compares with industry standards.
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Practical, prioritised recommendations for closing compliance gaps.
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Follow-up reviews to monitor progress and demonstrate improvement.
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What value and assurance will you get?
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Clarity: A clear, independent picture of the organisation’s compliance status.
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Confidence: Assurance that risks are being managed effectively and transparently.
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Practical Support: Recommendations that are realistic, actionable, and aligned to business priorities.
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Evidence of Compliance: Documentation to demonstrate accountability to regulators, boards, and stakeholders.
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Future Readiness: A roadmap that helps organisations adapt as regulations and risks evolve.
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Relevant Testimonials
“Data protection can often feel overwhelming. Data Privacy Simplified have mastered the art of remaining friendly and accessible whilst also advising on complex matters. From our experience, there’s no such thing as a bad question. This approach offers reassurance when it’s needed the most and allows the customer to feel equal and respected.”
Luton Council