Background
Babraham Research Campus is a leading Life Sciences innovation hub, providing flexible co-working lab space to support early-stage bioscience enterprises. Located in Cambridge, the campus is home to more than 60 companies, 2,000 employees, and 300 academic researchers whose business collaboration drives scientific innovation.
Babraham Research Campus engaged The DPO Centre to provide expert support in completing and maintaining key data protection documentation and improving overall data governance across the organisation.
Key Challenges
- Tailoring policies and procedures
- Completing ROPAs
- Strengthening data incident management
Solutions
The designated DPO began with a compliance review to assess existing data protection practices, then introduced tailored policies and procedures aligned with the organisation’s needs and regulatory obligations.
To support the completion of a Record of Processing Activities (RoPA), the DPO collaborated with internal teams to map data flows, define purposes, assign ownership, and identify the lawful basis for processing.
A structured incident management procedure was also implemented to ensure effective identification, assessment, and response to potential breaches.
Since working with The DPO Centre, Babraham Research Campus has seen a significant culture shift around data protection, with staff proactively engaging with privacy considerations across projects.
Outcome
Zoe Ashton, Office Support Manger at Babraham Research Campus, said:
‘The DPO Centre’s support in developing our Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) was truly invaluable. Their expert guidance throughout the process was instrumental, and the training sessions were delivered with clarity and professionalism, making complex information easy to understand and apply.
‘Our collaboration on data incident management processes has strengthened our compliance framework, providing reassurance to our tenants about the security of their personal data. Additionally, we worked closely with The DPO Centre to enhance our GDPR policies, ensuring robust protection for both our employees and tenants and ultimately contributing to a safer and more positive campus experience.
‘Overall, our experience with The DPO Centre has been excellent. Their professionalism and expertise have allowed us to confidently navigate complex data protection challenges, knowing we have a trusted partner by our side.’
