Data Privacy Simplified Ltd

What Data Privacy Simplified Ltd does

Data Privacy Simplified Ltd (DPS) is a UK-based, family-run data protection and cyber security consultancy founded in 2021 in Bedford by Tania Palmariellodiviney MSc, supported by a 19-person team and a German branch office established in 2026. The firm delivers managed and advisory services to NHS bodies, local authorities, schools, GP federations, ICBs, charities, and SMEs across the UK and Europe, with NHS-aligned data protection and information governance as its primary vertical. Core offerings include DPOaaS (with specialised variants for schools and ICBs/GP federations), CISOaaS, bespoke data protection and cyber security consultancy, benchmarking and auditing aligned to NHS DSPT requirements, and a BCS Tech10 accredited IG & Data Protection Practitioner training programme (5 months, from £995 per participant).

The business model combines recurring managed-services revenue (DPOaaS, CISOaaS, EU/UK Representative, multi-year contracts) with project-based professional services (consultancy, DPIAs, ROPA, maturity assessments) and a self-paced training product. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-led, supported by digital content, webinars (The Privacy Club with CoreStream GRC), and a BCS-accredited online course. Pricing is quote-based for services and transparent only for the BCS training programme.

The firm operates a sales-led, community-driven go-to-market combining free initial consultations, direct outreach to NHS bodies, local authorities, and regulated SMEs, and thought leadership through blogs, webinars, and accredited training. Competitive positioning rests on operational-credibility talent (ex-NHS England, NHS Digital, CQC, ICO Practitioner Award winner), regulatory credentials (ICO ZB148373, DSPT, Cyber Essentials, BCS Tech10), and deep domain specialisation in health, social care, and education information governance. The company is bootstrapped and privately held by the founding family, with no external investors disclosed.

Name

Data Privacy Simplified Ltd

Legal name

Data Privacy Simplified Ltd

Website

https://dataprivacysimplified.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Data Privacy Simplified Ltd (DPS) is a UK-based, family-run data protection and cyber security consultancy serving NHS bodies, local authorities, schools, charities, and SMEs through DPOaaS, CISOaaS, consultancy, and BCS-accredited training across the UK and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. DPOaaS (Data Protection Officer as a Service): On-demand DPO services providing qualified Data Protection Officer oversight, compliance monitoring, DPIAs, policy support, and regulator contact. Subscription-like recurring revenue model.
2. CISOaaS (Chief Information Security Officer as a Service): Executive level cyber security leadership without full-time hire commitment. Strategic cyber risk management and governance services.
3. Consultancy Services: Bespoke advisory services including policy review, DPIAs, ROPA, data protection, information governance, cyber security, and network security. One-off guidance sessions or longer-term maturity improvement programmes.
4. Training & Education: BCS-accredited IG Practitioner Training programme (5-month, £995), bespoke training packages, and accredited courses. Delivered virtually or in-person.
5. Benchmarking & Auditing: Compliance maturity assessments and benchmarking against regulatory frameworks including DSPT for NHS clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Data Privacy Simplified Ltd provides outsourced Data Protection Officer services (DPOaaS) and outsourced CISO services (CISOaaS), together with data protection and cyber security consultancy, benchmarking/auditing, and information governance and data protection training (including BCS-accredited practitioner training). Offerings are targeted at UK organizations needing UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 compliance support, with sector-specific packages for schools, NHS bodies (ICBs/GP federations), charities, and SMEs.

Product overview

Data Privacy Simplified Ltd operates as a service-based company offering a comprehensive portfolio of data protection, privacy, and cyber security services organized around several core offerings: DPOaaS (with specialized variants for schools and ICBs/GP Federations), Data Protection & Cyber Security Consultancy, Benchmarking & Auditing, and Data Protection & IG Training. Training products include the BCS Tech10 Accredited IG Practitioner Training program (5 months, 5 modules) and The Privacy Club webinar series. The company also offers CISOaaS and EU/UK Representative services. DPS & BJM IG Training serves as the branded training division in partnership with Barry Moult. The company primarily delivers advisory and consultancy services rather than a software product, positioning itself as a trusted provider for NHS bodies, local authorities, schools, and private sector organizations seeking compliance support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DPOaaS (Data Protection Officer as a Service) Recurring outsourced Data Protection Officer service for UK organizations that need DPO capacity under UK GDPR / DPA 2018 but cannot justify a full-time hire. Includes DPO cover, advice, documentation, and incident support.
• DPOaaS for Schools Sector-specific version of DPOaaS aimed at UK schools, academies and multi-academy trusts needing affordable DPO cover and pupil-data compliance support.
• IG & DP for ICBs and GP Federations Information governance and data protection support package designed for NHS Integrated Care Boards and GP federations, combining DPOaaS, training, and IG tooling to meet sector regulatory requirements.
• CISOaaS (CISO as a Service) Recurring outsourced Chief Information Security Officer service providing cyber security leadership, risk oversight, and security strategy for organizations without a full-time CISO.
• Data Protection & Cyber Security Consultancy Project-based consultancy covering data protection and cyber security topics such as policy drafting, DPIA support, gap analyses, and remediation roadmaps.
• Benchmarking & Auditing Compliance benchmarking and audit service measuring an organization's data protection and IG posture against regulatory and sector benchmarks, producing a remediation report.
• Data Protection & IG Training Open and in-house training courses on data protection and information governance for staff at client organizations, covering UK GDPR essentials, IG, and role-specific modules.
• BCS Accredited IG & Data Protection Practitioner Training Accredited practitioner-level training program in Information Governance and Data Protection, accredited by BCS, with a stated price of £995 per participant, targeted at professionals seeking formal IG/DP certification.
• DPS & BJM IG Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides DPO services at fraction of cost of full-time hire
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CoreStream GRCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for The Privacy Club webinar series - a practical, jargon-free discussion series on data privacy and information governance. Features joint expert panels with Ashvin Varsani, Tania Palmariellodiviney, Yagmur Sahin, and Tumi Olojede covering UK GDPR, privacy by design, data controller responsibilities, and modern privacy risks.
• Barry Moult / BJM IG PrivacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with award-winning IG expert Barry Moult for co-delivering BCS-accredited IG Practitioner programmes. DPS & BJM IG Training brand delivers 5-month professional course combining self-paced modules and live expert-led sessions. Barry is ICO Practitioner Award winner (2020) and helped develop the former NHS IG Toolkit.
• Highfield QualificationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccreditation partner for some training courses. DPS operates as training centre for Highfield Qualifications. Privacy policy shared with Highfield for accredited qualification delivery.
• Trusted Suppliers NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcosystem of trusted suppliers referenced on website. DPS works with these suppliers for webinar content and real-world case studies, bringing hands-on experience to complex topics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dataprivacysimp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/data-privacy-simplified-ltd

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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