Privacy and AI Governance Solutions
Rock Consultancy provides a full range of data protection and AI governance services designed to help organisations navigate the complex landscape of data protection and AI regulation. We support organisations managing specific projects and provide ongoing advisory services to ensure robust governance frameworks. We work closely with clients to deliver practical, business-focused solutions that protect both organisational interests and individual rights. Whether you're implementing new AI systems, responding to regulatory requirements, or managing data protection incidents, we provide the expertise and support you need.
1. Data Protection Services
Rock Consultancy provides the full breadth of data protection services to support organisations with their ongoing compliance obligations. Services include:
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Data protection compliance assessment
Assess current compliance stature. Provide a practical, achievable and resource sensitive plan to fill the gaps and improve compliance stature.
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Data breach management
Our comprehensive breach response services guide you through every stage of an incident, from initial assessment and containment to regulatory notification and stakeholder communication. We help minimise impact, ensure compliance with notification requirements, and implement measures to prevent future incidents.
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Data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
We conduct thorough assessments to identify and mitigate privacy risks in your projects and systems. Our DPIA services include comprehensive risk analysis, mitigation strategies, and ongoing monitoring recommendations to ensure continued compliance.
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Data subject rights requests
Our services help you establish efficient processes for handling individual rights requests, including access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection requests. We provide system design, process optimisation, and staff training to ensure timely and compliant responses.
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International data transfers
We guide organisations through the complexities of cross-border data flows, providing transfer impact assessments, adequacy evaluations, and implementation of appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses and Binding Corporate Rules.
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Records of processing activities (ROPAs)
While they can be challenging to complete, these are the backbone to a robust privacy framework. We can support with creating and managing ROPAs.
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Third-party assessments and management
Our vendor assessment services help you evaluate and manage data protection and AI risks in your supply chain. We conduct due diligence assessments, develop vendor management frameworks, and provide ongoing monitoring to ensure third-party compliance with your privacy standards.
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Communication and complaints
We support with responding to queries and/or complaints from stakeholders including clients, data subjects (employees, candidates, customers) and regulators in a timely and professional manner.
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Policies and SOPs
Key to compliance with the GDPR principles is for organisations to have appropriate policies in place, that are suitable, robust and user friendly. These policies and SOPs may be scrutinised as part of an audit whether for an ISO certification, or by a regulator. We review polices and SOPs to ensure they are compliant, operational and up to date. We will update policies and SOPs to incorporate the use of AI.
2. AI Governance Services
As AI transforms business operations, organisations need robust governance frameworks to harness AI's potential whilst managing regulatory and stakeholder requirements and expectations. Our AI governance services help you navigate the complex intersection of AI regulation and data protection law, including the EU AI Act, GDPR requirements, and emerging global standards. From policy development and integrated risk assessment to ongoing compliance monitoring and training, we provide the strategic guidance and practical tools necessary to implement AI systems that drive innovation whilst maintaining regulatory compliance, ethical standards, and stakeholder trust. Services include:
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AI inventory and risk classification
The first building block of a robust governance framework is to know the AI within your organisation, whether being used by employees, or as part of services or products sold by your organisation. We will support in having an accurate AI inventory, that is risk classified to treat the AI appropriately from a compliance perspective. Not all AI requires the ‘high-risk’ treatment.
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AI risk assessments
As AI becomes integral to business operations, we provide specialised AI risk assessments that evaluate transparency, accountability, and fundamental rights impact. Our assessments help organisations deploy AI responsibly while meeting regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.
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Fundamental rights risk assessments
We analyse the potential impact of data processing activities on individual fundamental rights, providing detailed assessments and practical recommendations to ensure your operations respect and protect personal freedoms while achieving business objectives.
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AI literacy
As required under the EU AI Act and as an integral part of successful AI implementation, AI training (in various forms) is essential to ensure sufficient employee AI literacy. Rock consultancy provides bespoke training that is current, user friendly and targeted to the audience.
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Third-party assessment and management
It is crucial to compliance with the EU AI Act that there is appropriate third-party assessment, including ongoing monitoring. We cut through to hype to understand the services, the AI in scope and the providers’ obligations.
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AI and the employment lifecycle
AI used during the employment lifecycle (recruitment, performance management, termination), subject to some narrow exemptions, is high-risk AI under the EU AI Act. It’s vital that organisations introduce such AI systems in a way that is compliant and trusted by employees and candidates. With particular experience and a passion for this area, we can step organisations through this process to minimise disruption and ensure successful implementation.
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Polices and SOPs
For AI, it may be a combination of updating existing policies and creating new policies. These are critical to achieving an organisation’s transparency obligations and demonstrating a robust governance framework.
Rock Consultancy can review what your organisation currently has in place and make recommendations where required. We can work with your organisation to ensure appropriate and operational policies and SOPs are in place and integrated into your organisation.
3. DPO and EU Data Representative Services
EU Data Representative Services
We provide Article 27 of the GDPR EU data representative services for organisations processing EU personal data from outside the European Union. Our services include acting as your point of contact with supervisory authorities and data subjects. We assist with regulatory correspondence and data subject requests, helping your business meet its data protection obligations within the EU. We can also provide ancillary services.
DPO Services
In today's data-driven world, privacy compliance isn't just a legal requirement—it's a competitive advantage. Our comprehensive Data Protection Officer services ensure your organisation meets regulatory obligations while building customer trust through robust data governance.
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Full Service DPO Solutions
Complete DPO services tailored to your organisation
Our full-service DPO offering provides end-to-end data protection services for organisations seeking comprehensive GDPR and member state compliance. We become your dedicated DPO, handling everything an appointed DPO is required to do to ensure your organisation’s compliance with Article 37 GDPR.
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Interim DPO Services
Immediate expertise when you need it most
Bridge critical gaps in your privacy program with our interim DPO service. Whether you're between permanent hires, facing regulatory deadlines, or need specialised expertise for specific projects, our interim solutions provide immediate impact.
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Seamless integration with existing teams
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Project-specific privacy leadership
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Knowledge transfer and documentation
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Flexible engagement periods (weeks to months)
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Emergency breach response capabilities
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Regulatory audit support
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DPO Support Services
Enhance your existing privacy capabilities
Compliment your internal DPO with specialised expertise and additional resources. Our support services strengthen your privacy program while maintaining your team's autonomy and control. In essence, we provide ‘phone a friend’ services for in-house DPOs, whether it’s a tricky data subject request, a breach that needs additional resources or an urgent PIA, we are there to support and provide guidance and lighten the load.
