Virtual DPO
(vDPO)

A qualified, experienced Data Protection Officer on a fractional basis delivering full regulatory accountability under GDPR and India's DPDP Act without the overhead of a full-time executive hire.

Named DPO DPIA + RoPA Management 72-Hour Breach Notification 70% Cost Saving
Privacy Shield Rings
GDPR
DPDP
CCPA
ISO 27701
Data MappingComplete
Consent FrameworkActive
DPIA ProgrammeFiled
Cross-Border TransfersReview
Breach Protocol72-Hour
GDPR
DPDP Act
Breach 72hr
DPIA

What Your vDPO Delivers

Full regulatory accountability covering data protection governance, privacy operations, and compliance across your organisation.

Named DPO to Regulators

Serve as your named Data Protection Officer to data protection authorities under GDPR, DPDP Act, and sector regulations.

Privacy Framework Design

Build and maintain a privacy management framework aligned with ISO 27701, GDPR, and DPDP Act requirements.

DPIA and Records Management

Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments and maintain Records of Processing Activities for all data processing operations.

Regulatory Liaison

Act as the single point of contact for all data protection authority inquiries, investigations, and compliance audits.

Privacy by Design Advisory

Advise product and engineering teams on privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles for new features and data processing activities.

Cross-Border Transfer Assessment

Assess and manage lawful data transfer mechanisms including SCCs, adequacy decisions, and data localisation requirements.

Data Subject Rights Handling

Manage DSR workflows including access, erasure, portability, and objection requests within legal timelines.

Breach Notification and Response

Lead data breach assessment, regulator notification within 72 hours, and post-incident remediation and communication.

Vendor and Third-Party Reviews

Assess data processing agreements, standard contractual clauses, and data sharing arrangements for compliance gaps.

Consent Management

Design and oversee consent collection, storage, and withdrawal mechanisms compliant with GDPR and DPDP Act requirements.

Data Retention and Minimisation

Establish and enforce data retention schedules, deletion procedures, and data minimisation practices across all processing activities.

Access Control and Encryption

Ensure appropriate technical measures including access controls, encryption, and pseudonymisation are applied to personal data.

Privacy Awareness Training

Deliver targeted privacy training for staff aligned with GDPR and DPDP Act obligations, tailored by role and risk exposure.

Policy and Notice Maintenance

Keep privacy notices, internal policies, cookie policies, and data retention schedules up to date and compliant.

Audit and Compliance Monitoring

Conduct regular privacy audits, track compliance progress, and prepare for regulatory inspections and external assessments.

ISO 27701 Implementation

Support implementation and maintenance of a Privacy Information Management System aligned with ISO 27701 requirements.

Executive Privacy Briefing

Deliver strategic privacy briefings to leadership covering regulatory changes, risk posture, and compliance roadmap progress.

Regulatory Impact Assessment

Assess the impact of new and changing privacy regulations on your organisation and recommend necessary programme adjustments.

How We Deploy Your vDPO

A structured six-phase process from initial audit through ongoing retainer, ensuring full regulatory accountability from day one.

Phase 01
Privacy Audit

Comprehensive review of processing activities, vendor agreements, consent mechanisms, and current compliance posture against GDPR and DPDP Act.

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Phase 02
Privacy Framework Design

Build or refine your privacy management framework, establish governance structures, and define roles and responsibilities.

Phase 03
DSR and Breach Readiness

Establish data subject rights workflows, breach notification procedures, and incident response playbooks with clear timelines and accountability.

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Phase 04
Training and Awareness

Deliver privacy training to staff and embed data protection into product teams through privacy-by-design advisory sessions.

Phase 05
Policy and Documentation

Create or update all required documentation including privacy notices, processing records, DPIAs, and data processing agreements.

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Phase 06
Ongoing Retainer

Monthly retainer covering DPO duties, regulatory liaison, policy maintenance, DSR management, breach response, and quarterly compliance reviews.

Built for Organisations That Need a Named DPO

SaaS and Technology Companies

Technology companies processing personal data at scale that require a named DPO for GDPR compliance and to build trust with enterprise customers.

Significant Data Fiduciaries

Organisations classified as Significant Data Fiduciaries under India's DPDP Act that must appoint a DPO and conduct regular data audits.

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Healthcare organisations processing sensitive health data that must comply with HIPAA, GDPR, and DPDP Act requirements for protected health information.

Questions We Get Asked Often

A Virtual DPO is a qualified Data Protection Officer provided on a fractional basis who serves as your named DPO to regulators. Scyverge delivers full regulatory accountability under GDPR and India's DPDP Act without the cost of a full-time executive hire.

A DPO is mandatory for organisations that process personal data on a large scale, are public authorities, or process special category data. Even when not mandatory, appointing a DPO demonstrates compliance commitment and provides expert privacy guidance.

Scyverge vDPO helps Significant Data Fiduciaries meet their obligations under the DPDP Act including consent management, Data Principal rights handling, breach notification, and the mandatory appointment of a DPO.

Your vDPO leads the breach assessment, manages regulator notification within the required timelines (72 hours under GDPR, as prescribed under DPDP Act), coordinates affected-party communication, and drives post-incident remediation.

A vDPO is your named, dedicated Data Protection Officer who owns your privacy programme end-to-end and serves as the official contact for data protection authorities. Unlike project-based consultants, a vDPO provides ongoing regulatory accountability and operational oversight.

Need a Data Protection Officer?

Our vDPO service gives you qualified privacy leadership on a flexible retainer, ensuring full regulatory accountability under GDPR and the DPDP Act.