Data Governance & Compliance
We build clean, secure, audit-ready data foundations so your business is GDPR and ICO compliant, your staff see only what they should, and a single departure never brings operations to a halt.
What we do
Clean, Secure & Compliant Data Foundations
We do not just connect your data — we protect it. Every Roundup Tech engagement is built with data governance in mind from the start, not bolted on as an afterthought.
For SMBs, data governance is not about bureaucracy. It is about making sure the right people see the right data, your systems cannot be easily compromised, and you can demonstrate compliance to the ICO, clients, or auditors at any time.
We assess your current data landscape, identify governance gaps, and build a structured framework with clear ownership rules, access controls, audit trails, and data retention policies aligned to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
The result: a data environment your whole team trusts, your clients feel safe with, and that regulators cannot fault.
What you get
Key deliverables
Role-Based Access Control
Staff see only the data relevant to their role. Finance data stays in finance. Customer records are protected. Sensitive figures do not leak sideways.
Secure Data Pipelines
Data moved safely between your cloud tools and dashboards — encrypted in transit and at rest, with no unnecessary exposure or third-party risk.
Audit-Ready Architecture
Clean, documented data structures with full audit trails. When the ICO or a client asks how you handle their data, you have a clear, confident answer.
UK GDPR & ICO Alignment
Frameworks built to the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 — lawful basis, data minimisation, retention schedules, and subject access request processes.
Data Quality Standards
Naming conventions, data definitions, and quality rules that prevent the different-numbers-in-different-spreadsheets problem permanently.
Sector-Specific Compliance
Healthcare: patient data anonymised and protected. Financial services: audit-ready and FCA-aware. E-commerce: customer data safeguarded. We know your sector's requirements.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Do we need data governance as an SMB?
UK GDPR applies to any organisation that processes personal data, regardless of size. SMBs face the same ICO enforcement as large enterprises but typically have far less protection in place. The risk is real and the cost of a breach far exceeds the cost of governance.
What is the difference between data governance and cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity protects against external threats such as hackers and malware. Data governance controls how data is managed internally — who can access it, how long it is kept, how it flows between systems, and whether it is accurate. Both matter. We focus on governance and can refer you to trusted cybersecurity partners.
How do you assess our current compliance position?
We start with a data governance audit, mapping what personal data you hold, where it lives, who can access it, and what policies govern its use. From that baseline we identify the highest-risk gaps and build a prioritised remediation plan.
Can this be combined with a BI or analytics project?
Absolutely, and we recommend it. Building governance into a BI project from the start is far more effective and cost-efficient than retrofitting it later. Analytics built on a governed, compliant data foundation are more trustworthy and more defensible.
What does the output look like?
Depending on scope: a data governance framework document, a data asset register, role-based access matrix, data retention schedule, and GDPR-aligned processing records — all documented clearly enough that your team can maintain them without ongoing consultancy support.
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In 30 minutes we will identify your biggest data privacy risks, review your compliance position, and give you a clear next step — no commitment required.
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