Let GDPR.ie manage data protection for you with our External Data Protection Manager service
- Flexible, responsive support
- Onboarding and familiarisation
- Real-time guidance
- Proactive support
- Continuous partnership
Why you need an External Data Protection Manager (eDPM)
Expert Guidance on Demand
Get swift, practical advice for operational data protection challenges without incurring the cost of hiring a full-time specialist.
Reduce Risk
Ensure correct handling of business as usual and edge case activities, such as data subject rights requests, data breaches, and compliance tasks to avoid costly mistakes.
Save Time and Resources
Free your team from uncertainty and inefficiency by having a data protection expert available when needed.
Our External Data Protection Manager provides expert hands-on support for day-to-day and edge case data protection operations, helping your organisation respond confidently to requests, incidents, and compliance requirements within any mandated time constraints.
What is an eDPM
An External Data Protection Manager is an outsourced expert who acts as an extension of your team, offering practical guidance on operational data protection matters. Unlike an external Data Protection Officer (DPO), this role focuses on execution and problem-solving rather than governance and oversight.
Whether you need help responding to a data subject access request, managing a breach notification, or implementing best practices for handling personal data, the External Data Protection Manager ensures your organisation stays compliant and efficient without the overhead of full-time hires.
Our method
We deliver flexible, responsive support tailored to your operational needs:
Step 1: Onboarding and Familiarisation
We start by understanding your business processes, systems, and data flows to provide context-aware advice from day one.
Step 2: Real-Time Guidance
Our experts are available to advise on urgent matters such as data subject rights requests, data breach reporting, and vendor compliance checks, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
Step 3: Proactive Support
Beyond reactive help, we provide recommendations for improving operational practices, reducing risks, and aligning with regulatory expectations.
Step 4: Continuous Partnership
You gain ongoing access to a trusted expert advisor who understands your organisation’s data protection requirements, offering consistent support as your data protection needs evolve.
Why companies trust GDPR.ie
➜ Speed and consistency
Clear advice and guidance reduce cycle times and variability for DSARs, incidents, and everyday queries.
➜ Risk reduction
Proportionate, evidence‑based guidance aligned with GDPR lowers the chance of non-compliance and reputational harm.
➜ Capacity on demand
Scale support for peak periods without hiring or retraining staff.
➜ Separation of duties
Maintain independence between advisory/coordination and any internal oversight roles, such as the DPO, to avoid conflicts of interest.
