Security and compliance
Data protection engineering
Data protection engineering builds GDPR obligations into systems so they run automatically: encryption, retention and deletion, subject access, consent, and records of processing. Hexploits implements these across the systems a business runs, so that a subject access request or a deletion is a routine job rather than a project.
A named engineer replies within one working day. A written scope and an indicative price within two.
Who this is for
- Businesses holding personal data across many systems with no single view.
- Compliance officers who cannot answer a subject access request within a month.
- Companies expanding into regulated data such as health or finance.
What you get
Deliverables, not slogans. Each one appears in the statement of work.
- A data map: what personal data exists, where, why and for how long.
- Encryption at rest and in transit, with key management.
- Retention and deletion implemented and evidenced across systems.
- Subject access and portability workflows that pull from every system.
- Records of processing and DPIA support for new systems.
Our engineers work across the major languages, frameworks and cloud platforms. We build on the stack you already run, with technology choices explained in writing before work begins.
How it is delivered
The same four stages as every Hexploits engagement, applied to this capability.
Stage 1
Map
Personal data discovered across systems, backups and integrations.
Stage 2
Design
Retention rules, deletion paths and access workflows agreed with the data protection lead.
Stage 3
Implement
Controls built into each system and tested end to end.
Stage 4
Evidence
Logs and reports that show retention and requests being honoured.
How success is measured
Every engagement agrees its measures and the measurement period in writing before work starts.
- Subject access requests completed within the statutory period, with the time recorded.
- Data held beyond retention, trending to zero.
- Every system with personal data on the map and under a rule.
Proof
Case studies with numbers, and reviews linked to Google where they were left there.
Gradvisor · Charity · 8 weeks to production, then ongoing
98% faster page loads and a 12% smaller cloud bill for a UK careers charity
swarmd.ai · Software vendor · 6 months
Enterprise AI control plane delivered in six months at 75% under budget for a UK software vendor
Director, IO Solutions
“Fantastic to work with. High level of attention to detail and flawless communication throughout. Would recommend to anyone looking to develop or improve a software product.”
Director, Lothbury
“Top quality delivery, and reasonable price. Will be using again.”
Questions we get asked
Do you provide legal advice on GDPR?
What about data in backups?
Does this cover AI systems?
Related
Sectors where this is most often needed
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Security architecture review
ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials readiness
Identity and access management
Penetration test remediation
AI system security
Consumer Duty and FCA evidence engineering
Candidate data: one record, one chain of custody
Enterprise readiness for start-ups: SSO, audit trails, tenant isolation and the security questionnaire
Next step
Request a proposal.
Tell us about the system and the sector. A named engineer replies within one working day. A written scope and an indicative price within two working days of a short scoping call.