Posted: 16th October 2025
Overview of IT support for GDPR compliance:IT support from Jupiter IT Solutions helps businesses stay GDPR-compliant by securing data, managing access, and training staff. As a proactive IT partner, we ensure systems are encrypted, backed up, and regularly audited to reduce the risk of breaches, fines, and lost customer trust. |
When it comes to protecting customer data, ‘good enough’ simply isn’t good enough. Since GDPR came into effect, businesses have been under more pressure than ever to manage customer data responsibly. Yet, despite best intentions, many still find compliance confusing and time-consuming.
But the right IT support provider can make all the difference. From securing your systems to introducing data policies, a proactive IT partner will help you stay compliant and protected, naturally.
GDPR in simple terms
GDPR is designed to give people more control over their personal data. How it’s collected, stored, used, and shared. For businesses, this means implementing robust data protection measures and being transparent about how customer information is handled.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) can issue fines of up to £17.5 million or 4% of annual global turnover, whichever is higher, for GDPR non-compliance.
Failing to comply can be costly. But beyond fines, non-compliance can damage your reputation and customer trust.
5 ways IT support helps with GDPR compliance
1. Secure data storage and access controls
One of the first steps toward GDPR compliance is knowing exactly where your data lives and who can get to it. That’s where your IT support comes in.
The right provider can offer you a seamless cloud migration, so you can take advantage of the additional security features of cloud storage. With benefits such as role-based permissions, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and regular access log audits to help spot suspicious activity early, you can make sure customer data, staff records, and financial details are locked down.
Multi-factor authentication can reduce the risk of a data breach by 99%.
2. Data backup and recovery
Under GDPR, you’re responsible for making sure any personal data your business holds isn’t accidentally lost or destroyed. A good IT support provider will put automated backup systems in place for all your important files and regularly test recovery procedures to ensure their reliability.
Automated backups can reduce the risk of data loss by as much as 60%.
They’ll also help you build a solid IT recovery plan, so even if the worst happens, your business can keep running smoothly. It’s all about staying prepared and keeping downtime to a minimum.
3. Encryption and endpoint security
If your business stores or sends personal data, encryption is non-negotiable. IT support can help by encrypting data both at rest (on servers and devices) and in transit (when it’s being sent online).
Businesses employing strong encryption practices report up to 70% fewer data breaches.
They’ll also make sure every device is protected with up-to-date endpoint protection and that all patches and updates are applied automatically. These simple but effective measures make life a lot harder for hackers and keep private information out of the wrong hands.
4. Staff training and awareness
Human error is still one of the biggest cyber security vulnerabilities for businesses. That’s why training your employees is so important.
IT support providers who specialise in cyber security offer awareness sessions that educate teams on how to spot phishing emails, use strong passwords, and handle sensitive data safely. When everyone knows what to look out for and how to act, your overall security posture improves significantly, and your GDPR compliance is tightened.
Employees who receive cyber security training are 50% less likely to fall victim to cyber crime.
5. Regular security audits and compliance reviews
GDPR compliance isn’t a one-and-done task; it’s something you have to stay on top of. Regular cyber security audits help identify potential issues before they become real problems, and ongoing compliance reviews keep your policies fresh and effective.
Some IT support teams can also help guide you through the Cyber Essentials Certification, which will provide a strong foundation of technical controls and will demonstrate your commitment to securing data. Having a paper trail like this is an effective way of demonstrating your business takes GDPR seriously.
Implementing Cyber Essentials best practices can help prevent up to 80% of common cyber attacks.
We’re your IT support and so much more
Staying GDPR-compliant doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right IT support, you can protect your data, avoid costly fines, and earn your customers’ trust.
If you’re unsure whether your current setup meets GDPR standards or want support in assessing your current cyber security posture, get in touch. From our unique security framework, including regular audits as standard, to free cyber security awareness training for you and your team, we have experts waiting to help strengthen your security.
We’re also proud to hold the Cyber Essential Plus Certification. As experts in this standard, we can help you through the application process to achieve the Cyber Essential Accreditation too!
