What This Service Covers
Our GDPR Compliance Audit is the essential starting point for any organisation seeking to understand and improve its data protection posture. The audit examines every dimension of your data processing activities against the requirements of the GDPR and UK GDPR.
The audit begins with a structured discovery phase, during which we review your existing documentation, interview key stakeholders, and map your data processing activities. This is followed by a detailed gap analysis that identifies areas of non-compliance and assesses the associated risk level for each.
Our approach is practical and commercial. We understand that organisations operate under real-world constraints, and our remediation roadmap reflects this — prioritising actions by risk level and feasibility, and providing clear, actionable guidance rather than theoretical compliance frameworks.
The final deliverable is a comprehensive written report that can be presented to your board, used in regulatory communications, or retained as evidence of your accountability obligations under Article 5(2) of the GDPR.
How We Work
Discovery
We review existing documentation and conduct stakeholder interviews to understand your data processing landscape.
Assessment
Systematic evaluation of your processing activities, policies, and controls against GDPR requirements.
Analysis
Identification and risk-rating of compliance gaps, with assessment of likelihood and potential impact.
Reporting
Delivery of a comprehensive written report with prioritised, actionable remediation guidance.
Why This Matters for Your Organisation
- Understand your precise compliance position with confidence
- Identify and address critical risks before they become regulatory issues
- Demonstrate accountability to regulators, clients, and partners
- Provide your board with a clear, evidence-based compliance picture
- Build a solid foundation for your ongoing compliance programme
- Reduce the risk of ICO investigation and enforcement action
The cost of non-compliance far exceeds the cost of expert advice. Paragon Privacy Group helps you build a compliance programme that protects your organisation, your customers, and your reputation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a GDPR compliance audit take?
Initial audit findings are typically delivered within two working days. The time required to complete a full remediation roadmap depends on the size and complexity of your organisation, as well as the availability of the information needed for the assessment.
What do we need to prepare before the audit?
We will provide a detailed information request list at the outset. Typically, this includes existing privacy policies, data processing agreements, IT system documentation, and access to key stakeholders in IT, HR, marketing, and operations.
Will the audit disrupt our normal business operations?
We design our audit process to minimise disruption. Most of the work is conducted remotely, with targeted stakeholder interviews scheduled at convenient times. We typically require no more than 2–3 hours of staff time per department.