The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on 25th May 2018, giving individuals across the EU, and in the UK, the legal right to control how their personal data is used. Despite the UK leaving the EU, GDPR still applies, and every business must comply.

Micro Pro helps businesses navigate GDPR with confidence. Our team of data privacy experts will guide you through achieving compliance and creating a strategy to maintain it long term. Each client works with a dedicated GDPR consultant who ensures a smooth, efficient process tailored to your organisation.

We also provide ongoing support to your in-house Data Protection Officer (DPO) and audit any new systems added to your infrastructure. GDPR compliance doesn’t have to be complicated, let us take the stress out of it.

Key Areas of GDPR Compliance

GDPR is built around seven core principles, and compliance requires action across several areas:

1. Personal Privacy Rights

Individuals must be able to:

• Access their personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of their data
• Object to its processing
• Export their data

You must have systems in place to support these rights efficiently.

2. Security & Internal Controls

You are responsible for keeping personal data safe. This includes:

• Hardening systems against cyber threats
• Enforcing password and access policies
• Obtaining clear consent for data use
• Notifying authorities of breaches within 72 hours
• Keeping accurate records of how data is processed

3. Clear Policies

You must clearly communicate:

• What data you collect
• Why and how you process it
• How long you retain it
• How and when it is deleted

4. Employee Training

If you’re a public body or process certain types of data, you must appoint a Data Protection Officer. All staff handling personal data should be trained in data protection practices.

How Micro Pro Helps

Our GDPR compliance service begins with a full audit and risk assessment of your current IT systems, data handling practices, and company policies. We examine:

• Servers, laptops, desktops, and mobile devices for vulnerabilities
• Current data collection and processing workflows
• Existing privacy policies and retention schedules

You receive a detailed report with clear recommendations, which may include:

• Upgrading to next-generation firewalls
• Enabling two-factor authentication
• Implementing active threat detection
• Adjusting data collection and marketing strategies to align with GDPR

We also provide hands-on support for implementing changes and training your team. We teach employees how to spot and handle threats, from phishing emails to social engineering tactics.

With Micro Pro’s GDPR services, you gain more than just compliance, you gain peace of mind that your business is protected and your clients’ data is secure.