The UK General Data Protection Regulation (retained EU law post-Brexit), read together with the Data Protection Act 2018, is the UK's data protection regime. It substantively mirrors EU GDPR with UK-specific modifications.
The two laws are read together and closely follow EU GDPR, with UK-specific modifications.
The ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) enforces them, and they apply to organizations processing personal data of UK residents.
They require a lawful basis, data subject rights, breach notification within 72 hours to the ICO, DPO appointment, DPIAs, and international transfer mechanisms (UK adequacy decisions, UK SCCs, and UK BCRs). Fines reach GBP 17.5M or 4% of global annual turnover.
Official source: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/
ThreeShield's CISSP- and CISA-certified assessors run the UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018 engagement, and Lavawall® collects the technical evidence continuously, so your posture is current the day an auditor, insurer, or client asks for it, not just at renewal.
Fines up to GBP 17.5M or 4% of global annual turnover.
| UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018 requirement | Lavawall® collects | ThreeShield delivers |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authentication status | ✓ Continuously | — |
| Patch and vulnerability posture | ✓ Continuously | — |
| Encryption at rest and in transit | ✓ Continuously | — |
| Access and audit-log review | ✓ Continuously | — |
| Risk assessment and scoping | ⚑ Platform data | CISSP/CISA-led |
| Policies, procedures, and evidence package | — | Written by ThreeShield |
It does if your organization processes personal data of UK residents. The ICO enforces UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 together. We confirm scope in the first call, at no charge.
A gap assessment against UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 usually takes a few weeks, depending on your starting point. Closing the gaps and standing up the evidence takes longer and is where most of the work sits. Because Lavawall® is already collecting the technical evidence while we work, you do not restart from zero at reassessment.
Yes. Many clients begin self-serve on Lavawall®, then bring in ThreeShield for the assessment, the policies, and the sign-off once they know where the gaps are. The three engagement models below are meant to be moved between.
Start at whatever security maturity you have today. Every level includes Lavawall®.
For lean IT teams and cost-conscious organizations with internal security capacity
Expert guidance alongside your team, ideal for MSPs and organizations with some internal IT capacity
Full compliance delivery, managed end to end by ThreeShield
Choose your engagement model: DIY via Lavawall®, supported by ThreeShield's CISSP/CISA team, or fully done-for-you. Every model includes continuous monitoring, so you stay compliant between audits.
Book a Scoping CallDIY · Supported · Done-for-You