CSRB - Personal Data Protection Specialists

What CSRB - Personal Data Protection Specialists does

CSRB Limited is a UK-based data privacy consultancy founded in 2017 by Chris Burn (Managing Director) and headquartered in Bristol with a regional office in Manchester. The company provides outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) support, UK GDPR gap analysis and compliance reviews, privacy documentation drafting, bespoke data privacy training (online and in-person), and advisory on international data transfers. Services are delivered remotely by certified Data Protection Officers to owner-managed businesses, micro-organisations, and clients across multiple industries. CSRB holds ICO Registration (ZA549552), annual Cyber Essentials certification, and GASQ certification, positioning the firm as a credentialed independent DPO provider.

The business operates on a sales-led, professional services model. Revenue is generated through consulting fees structured around retained annual service packages with billing cadence described as annual; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion relies on direct phone consultations, email, and website enquiry forms, supported by content marketing (blog, FAQs, monthly e-newsletter) and SEO. Distribution is fully domestic UK with opportunistic international engagements. Customer concentration is broad and long-tail, spanning named engagements with a business network (~125 members), an IT services provider, a digital marketing agency, a fashion retailer in Sweden, an SEO specialist in South Africa, and multiple micro and SMB clients.

Ownership is private, bootstrapped, and founder-controlled, with no external funding rounds, parent company, or subsidiary structure disclosed. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees and the company has received no known private equity or venture capital investment. Operations are delivered remotely nationwide, which the firm cites as a mechanism for competitive pricing and reduced environmental impact.

Name

CSRB - Personal Data Protection Specialists

Legal name

CSRB Limited

Website

https://csrb.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CSRB is a UK-based data privacy consultancy founded in 2017 that provides outsourced Data Protection Officer support, UK GDPR gap analysis, privacy documentation, and training to owner-managed businesses, micro-organisations, and clients across multiple industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Privacy Consulting

NAICS

Business Support Services (5614)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Privacy Management (Consent, DSAR, RoPA) (HDADAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Privacy Governance & Consent Management (HDADAIAI)

Keywords

• Data protection services
• GDPR compliance consulting
• Outsourced DPO support
• Privacy documentation
• Data protection training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - GDPR Consulting: CSRB generates revenue through consulting fees for GDPR compliance services including Data Protection Officer support, privacy documentation, gap analysis, training, and international data transfer advisory. Services are offered via retained service packages with minimal cost and time investment required from clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CSRB is a UK data privacy consultancy that sells outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) support, UK GDPR compliance reviews and gap analyses, bespoke privacy documentation drafting, online and in-person data privacy training, and specialist advisory on international data transfers. Services are packaged as ongoing retained subscriptions for owner-managed businesses and as project-based engagements for larger organisations, delivered remotely by certified independent practitioners.

Product overview

CSRB is a UK-based data privacy consultancy offering a portfolio of professional services rather than a software product. The core offering consists of outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) support, with services including GDPR gap analysis and compliance reviews, privacy documentation drafting, bespoke data privacy training (online and in-person), and specialist support for international data transfers. Services are delivered by certified, independent data protection practitioners and are designed for organisations of all sizes, with particular specialisation in owner-managed businesses and micro-organisations. The retained service package provides ongoing DPO coverage for organisations requiring continuous data privacy support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Data Protection Officer (DPO) Support

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimal cost and time investment required from business owners - CSRB takes care of everything from a data privacy standpoint
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Indelible DataminorOthersCybersecurity certification body that awards CSRB with Cyber Essentials certification annually. Conducts testing of ICT systems to verify satisfactory standards against commodity level cyberattack.
• Blockmark TechnologyminorOthersCertificate registry platform hosting CSRB's Cyber Essentials certification certificate for public verification.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GRCI Law: UK-based legal and compliance consultancy providing GDPR, data protection, and ISO services to mid-market and enterprise clients. Direct competitor in the outsourced DPO and compliance advisory space.
• Bridewell: UK cybersecurity and data privacy consultancy offering DPO services, privacy programme delivery, and compliance support. Overlaps with CSRB on the privacy/DPO side while also extending into broader cyber.
• Securys: UK data privacy and cybersecurity consultancy offering DPO as a service, GDPR audits, and information governance. Comparable to CSRB as a similar-sized UK consultancy targeting the same compliance buyer.
• i-confidential: UK information security and data protection consultancy providing GDPR support, DPO services, and privacy programme reviews. Direct competitor in the UK outsourced DPO and compliance advisory space.
• DPO Centre: One of the UK's largest outsourced Data Protection Officer service providers, offering DPO-as-a-service, GDPR consulting, and training to organisations of all sizes. Directly comparable to CSRB in scope (DPO support, gap analysis, training) and customer base (UK SMBs and mid-market).
• Thistle Initiatives: UK regulatory and compliance consultancy offering data protection, AML, and FCA compliance services, including outsourced DPO support. Comparable to CSRB as a UK compliance advisory firm serving SMBs.
• Data Protection People (DPP): UK-based data protection consultancy providing outsourced DPO services, GDPR compliance support, training, and documentation. Closely matches CSRB's service portfolio and SMB/mid-market focus.

Broad incumbents

• OneTrust: Global privacy, security, and governance software platform offering consent management, DSAR automation, RoPA tooling, and partner services. While primarily a software vendor, it competes with CSRB for the same privacy programme budget and increasingly offers advisory services.
• TrustArc: Global privacy management platform providing privacy programme software, assessments, and consulting services. Operates in the same privacy compliance buyer space as CSRB but at a much larger scale and with a software-centric model.

Emerging players

• Privacy Compliance Hub: UK/Ireland-based data protection consultancy providing outsourced DPO services, GDPR audits, and training. Comparable to CSRB in size and service mix, operating in adjacent UK and Ireland markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/csrb-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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