About CSRB - Data Protection Specialists

CSRB are a team of certified data protection specialists and data privacy practitioners with offices in Bristol and Manchester, UK. We serve the whole of the UK market, in addition to supporting clients around the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America. All of our certified and independent data privacy support services are delivered remotely.

CSRB supports organisations of all sizes, from blue chips to sole traders. We offer tailored support services, both project and retainer based, that fit the specific requirements of our clients and their market sector. We are proud to spend a large amount of time researching our clients’ market sector, allowing us to feel like a valued member of the team, including learning about any specific professional body requirements.

This immersive approach allows CSRB to position the data privacy and GDPR support to our clients in a way that enables them to become compliant with the relevant privacy legislation, grow their organisation, and become future-proofed for the foreseeable data privacy future.

CSRB provides the following tailored support for our clients:

Data Breach Response and Incident Management.
Data Privacy Audits and gap analysis, including risk management.
Data Privacy and EU/UK GDPR general advice and consultancy.
Data Protection Officer (DPO) services, including supporting with client, employee, and supplier onboarding.
Data Privacy Policies and Procedures drafting services.
Subject Access Request (SAR) Response and Management.
UK GDPR, DPO, Senior Responsible Individual (SRI), and Data Protection training courses.

CSRB also work with a network of trusted partners, who have specialist knowledge in important, complementary sectors. Our partners have expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human Resources (HR), Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Information Security, Quality Assurance, and Bespoke Software, to name but a few specialist areas.

Meet our Founder

Chris Burn set up CSRB in 2017 to provide clear, concise, and transparent guidance for organisations regarding the implementation of UK data privacy legislation, including UK GDPR. Chris says:

"CSRB adds value and removes the data privacy pain from organisations. Successful organisations today just want to know how to get specialist knowledge into their organisation. They want to build an understanding of what their team need to know to enhance their client, employee, and supplier onboarding processes, or to mitigate the risk of a personal data breach, whilst remaining abreast of the latest data privacy developments."

Chris believes one of the key drivers to CSRB’s success has been the outsourcing to experts, who bring their specialist knowledge to us. Thus, his vision has been no different and CSRB has been set-up as a certified, expert, and independent consultancy, with qualified data privacy practitioners that have a large amount of practical business and data privacy experience. This allows our clients to benefit the same way we have. Away from work you will find Chris pursuing his passions of comedy writing, sport and fitness, stand-up comedy, travelling, and volunteering. Since losing his father in 2017, Chris has wanted to give back to society in many different ways whether this is volunteering at the local food bank, wayfinding and reassuring visitors at the local children’s hospital or sponsoring young people with drive and ambition, such as Daniella Sutton Racing. Chris is an entrepreneur and has further business interests including assisting B2B business owners connect with likeminded individuals and organisations through his B2B Networking Online business. He is also a keen member of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, The Business Network (Manchester), and >The Business Network Central & East Lancashire.

Meet The Team

Chris Burn
(Managing Director, Certified-DPO)

Our founder is certified in both UK and EU privacy legislation, including both the EU and UK versions of the GDPR. Chris will most likely be your main point of contact, as he is front of house, and likes to be in control! When he is not supporting our clients his other passions are stand-up comedy (performing/writing) and travelling. He also writes travel diaries, with a comedic twist, whilst away.

You can contact Chris via [email protected].

Alan Smith
(Director)

Our co-founder Alan has many years of public sector experience, having worked in the Office of National Statistics for many years (and yes, that is a fact). Alan supports our public sector clients behind the scenes and ensures he keeps our founder Chris on the straight and narrow! Alan can be found visiting the theatre, travelling the world, and gardening when not supporting CSRB clients.

You can contact Alan via [email protected].

Janet Zoller
(Office Manager, Legal Secretary)

Janet does most of the hard work if Chris and Alan are honest! Janet is responsible for managing all administration, is a certified proofreader and legal secretary.

All client work has Janet’s expert eye cast over it before being delivered back to our clients. Janet enjoys travelling to Germany, exploring the British countryside, and knitting when not supporting CSRB clients.

You can contact Janet via [email protected].

Neil Penny
(Certified Data Privacy Practitioner)

Neil is our most recent addition to the team, who brings many years of data privacy and information governance experience with him. Neil supports a lot of our private sector clients, especially with audits and GAP analysis.

Whilst away from work, Neil being ex-military, gets involved in arranging many events for retired veterans and can often be found following his beloved Portsmouth FC (Play up Pompey).

You can contact Neil via [email protected].

Ruth Burn
(Assistant Accountant)

Ruth brings over 30 years of accounting and credit control experience to CSRB. She ensures that Chris and Alan do not spend too much money! Ruth will be our clients main point of contact on the finance side of things, and hopefully in the nicest possible way you do not need to speak to Ruth much!

Whilst being retired and working part-time for CSRB, Ruth enjoys travelling, following Manchester United, and reading.

You can contact Ruth via [email protected].

Why Choose Certified Data Protection Specialists?

Data protection regulations and requirements are constantly evolving, both in the UK and on the global stage. CSRB’s team of certified data protection specialists stay updated on the latest legal developments and technological advancements, through monthly Continual Professional Development (CPD). This ensures our clients not only remain compliant, but they are also future-proofed with a flexible information governance framework, and access to expert advice and knowledge.

Enhancing your reputation through data protection

CSRB’s certified data protection experts can establish and maintain a comprehensive data and information governance framework, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.

Demonstrating a commitment to your data privacy and GDPR responsibilities, by consulting with our certified data protection specialists will build further trust with customers, partners, prospects, and employees. This will naturally enhance your organisation’s professional reputation and add a competitive advantage over less diligent businesses.