Why Us?

Investing in professional expert data protection support is a proactive way to build the understanding that every organisation needs to be able to effectively manage personal data.

Building a resilient data privacy framework which safeguards the personal data processed by an organisation, not only ensures GDPR compliance, it also provides the organisation with enhancements to their client/customer, employee, and supplier onboarding procedures.

We are all conducting more of our business and personal affairs online. Artificial Intelligence (AI), business meetings, cloud-based software solutions, and business networking are all now part of our everyday lives. Processing personal data online can offer convenience and widen opportunities, and in general people value this opportunity.

Organisations that collect and use your personal information online have responsibilities to protect it. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) exists to empower individuals and organisations with the knowledge of what can, and cannot be done with personal data.

CSRB provides clear, concise, intelligible, and transparent GDPR advice to our clients.

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"There isn’t much Chris of CSRB does not know about GDPR! Chris completed a thorough review of all our existing business and privacy documentation and updated it as necessary. He also provided GDPR training to our team. Very practical and knowledgeable support and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. It’s also nice to work with someone who has a core value set that is similar to ours. Business as a force for good."
Business Growth Hub, North Somerset, UK
"Chris delivered online UK GDPR training over two modules, fitting this in around our operational requirements. The training involved a mixture of theory, commercial examples relevant to our market sector, and practical activities. There was plenty of time for questions and Chris answered these in a clear, concise, and easy to understand manner. Having the peace of mind, through an educated team, and the support of CSRB, is vital."
Document Management Company, Somerset, UK
"I can highly recommend Chris Burn and his team. Chris is an easy person to work with and provides a fantastic data privacy service. He is incredibly professional, organised and knowledgeable. He presented us with a simple audit report, with a ‘RAG rating’ that showed what we needed to work on. He then wrote all of the privacy documents up for us and presented them with training so that we fully understood them. Our training was excellent and we learned a lot as a team. CSRB’s services represent an excellent ROI for any business."
IT Services Provider, London, UK
"Chris is so easy to work with. He just makes data privacy so easy to understand, outlining what we ‘must’ do and what would add additional value to the business. He then gets on with all the agreed actions and delivers the support back to us in clear, concise, easy to understand, and relevant language with practical steps for implementation back into the business. I cannot begin to tell you how much stress and worry has been removed from my head!"
Funding and Business Support, South Gloucestershire, UK
"I am hugely appreciative of the headache you are taking away from me regarding our data privacy requirements. Your friendly support means I can sleep at night!"
Pilates Studio, Essex, UK
"Chris and the team at CSRB possess a profound understanding of data protection regulations, particularly UK GDPR. Their in-depth knowledge, combined with their practical business experience, make CSRB an invaluable resource. They can help you not only meet UK GDPR requirements but also establish a robust framework for ongoing compliance and growth."
SEO & Google Specialists, South Africa
"What sets Chris apart is his ability to translate complex data privacy, legal, and technical concepts into clear, actionable steps. He is also exceptionally funny, which helps in communicating dry GDPR jargon in an engaging way!"
Digital Marketing Agency, Devon, UK
"It was great speaking to Chris to get the clarity that I needed for interpreting the UK laws around customer privacy, in relation to our ecommerce operations and electronic marketing."
Fashion Retailer, Gothenburg, Sweden
"When you are a sole trader, as I am, I need to concentrate on growing my business and putting myself in front of clients. With privacy legislation and UK GDPR a fundamental part of winning business these days, especially with regard to tenders I needed a trusted partner to support me with data privacy and online security. I was introduced to CSRB and their advice, approachability, and work professionalism are second to none."
Business Transformation Specialist, Manchester, UK
"Chris Burn is a delight to work with and really knows his subject. He gave a knowledge share presentation earlier this year at a business event we were running in Manchester and he was engaging, informative, insightful, and purposeful. The feedback from our delegates was excellent. We were so impressed we have since appointed CSRB and Chris as our Data Protection Officer for our UK franchise business!"
Franchisor, London, UK

Why Work with CSRB

CSRB is focused on supporting organisations in two distinct areas – organisational growth and reducing risk. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach to personal data protection, CSRB provides solutions tailored to each client’s requirements. We recognise that every organisation operates differently, in a different market, and will need to process personal data in a different way in line with their strategic organisational objectives. Thus, CSRB adapts our service offering accordingly.

We understand no two organisations are the same, and no two GDPR policies or privacy notices are the same.

UK data protection legislation has changed considerably over the last decade. From the Data Protection Act (1998), to the recent 2018 version, which includes the UK GDPR as a detailed schedule, post-Brexit, to the latest thinking about The Data Protection and Digital Information (DPDI) Bill.

CSRB, along with our network of trusted partners, stay fully aware of how changes in technology and regulations may impact our clients’ data protection regimes.

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CSRB provides data privacy clarity

Clear, concise, and easy-to-understand language empowers clients to make informed decisions about their data privacy frameworks, ensuring GDPR compliance and minimising risks.

Jargon can create a sense of exclusion or confusion. Clear communication builds trust, and helps people be receptive to the processes that accompany privacy regulations.

Clear data protection advice, from experts such as CSRB, often leads to practical steps that organisations need to take, being easily integrated into the organisation.

CSRB is transparent about what we can do for you and the areas in which we are not specialists. If you need additional assistance, outside our expertise, we will refer you to a trusted partner who has the specialist knowledge you need. Thus, you can still consider the team at CSRB as the missing piece of your GDPR puzzle!

Frequently Asked Questions

Data privacy and GDPR always leads to many questions. You can access our FAQs page here. Feel free to get in touch with any further questions.

Small and micro-businesses in the UK need to be aware of and comply with the UK’s data protection regulations in the same way as any other organisation. Everyone, from owner-managed businesses, to sole traders, to small charities and voluntary organisations, to growing SMEs, need to understand their GDPR responsibilities.
Do we need to register with the ICO? How can we be GDPR compliant? How do we respond to a Subject Access Request (SAR)? Is this reportable as a personal data breach? Can we send emails to our clients advising them of our new product/service? These are just some of the questions, CSRB’s team of data privacy practitioners, support small and micro-businesses with.

Do we need to register with the ICO? How can we be GDPR compliant? How do we respond to a Subject Access Request (SAR)? Is this reportable as a personal data breach? Can we send emails to our clients advising them of our new product/service? These are just some of the questions, CSRB’s team of data privacy practitioners, support small and micro businesses with.

Many businesses now operate in multiple jurisdictions from a data protection point of view. CSRB can support your organisation with international data transfers, remaining compliant from a data privacy standpoint, on the global stage. We have clients currently in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America.

CSRB supports our international clients in various ways, such as assisting with appropriate safeguards regarding international data transfers, impact assessments and risk management, registration with relevant industry bodies, and being appointed the UK based Data Protection Officer (DPO) for clients based outside the UK, ensuring data subjects have a UK data privacy representative they can contact.

The UK has an adequacy decision in place with the EU, which determines that the Data Protection Act (2018) and UK GDPR meet the required standards for the transfer of personal data between the UK and EU organisations. We have similar agreements in place with other countries, but some, notably Japan and Canada place restrictions on how personal data originating there can be used globally. Thus, it is always beneficial to consult CSRB if you are in any doubt about any international processing of personal data, which more often than not in the modern world, can include AI and eCommerce related data transfers/transactions.

CSRB have worked tirelessly to ensure access to our certified and independent data privacy and GDPR expertise is accessible to all. This fits in with the values of our MD Chris Burn, who is a great believer in knowledge being available to the many, rather than the few.

We offer a range of investment options to our clients, which include monthly retainer, pay as you go, and one-off project-based solutions.

Our team will discuss this with you as part of the client onboarding process, and we have a detailed and robust set of consultancy terms and conditions protecting both parties.