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Hope & May

Hope & May is a cost-effective, independent alternative to an in-house GDPR Data Protection Officer (DPO)

About Hope & May

Hope & May is a cost-effective alternative to an in-house Data Protection Officer (DPO). They can rapidly improve your organisation’s data policies and practices with expert advice and guidance.

Hope & May works exclusively with charities and understands the unique challenges they face. Their team of experienced data protection experts are available seven days a week to support your organisation.

Hope & May's services

As your DPO, Hope & May can support you with the following services.

  • Managing data breach reporting on behalf of your organisation
  • Acting as the point of contact with the public, service users, volunteers and supporters
  • Monitoring and developing your policies
  • Overseeing impact assessments and making recommendations
  • Regular data compliance auditing
  • Keeping you up to date with relevant changes to the law
  • Delivering in-house training
  • Acting as the point of contact with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
  • Providing access to a telephone helpline and data protection templates

Hope & May also carries comprehensive DPO indemnity insurance.

Find out more and get in touch

To find out more about the services they provide for charities and voluntary organisations, visit the Hope & May website.

To speak to a member of the Hope & May team, email NCVO@hope-may.com or call 0330 111 0013.

Feedback from customers

The GDPR support provided by Mark and the team at Hope and May has been exceptional. The experience and ongoing guidance provided has enabled us to move the business forward with confidence.

Sarah Wilkinson, COO at Keylu

As a research and evaluation agency we deal in some highly sensitive data collection sets and the integrity of our processes and systems is paramount. Mark has always delivered … I have no qualms about strongly recommending Hope & May.

Brian Warren, COO at Dartington Service Design Lab

I had never attended such a well structured and insightful training before … I'm going to bring back what I have learned to my charity, and hopefully raise our standards around data protection and GDPR. I couldn't be more grateful.

Research and impact manager at Oxfordshire Youth
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