East London consultancy wins best business award

JAMAL AHMED is having a great year. In October he became a “Fellow of Information Privacy” (FIP). Now his business, Kazient Privacy Experts, has been named the Best Small to Medium-sized Business of 2019 at the Best Business Awards (BBAs).

The award recognises Kazient’s pragmatic and innovative approach to “GDPR compliance solutions”. That may seem like a complicated concept – but the cost of non-compliance with the regulations that govern how you can collect, store and use data is huge. A company which is found in breach of the regulations will lose its reputation and, very probably, old and new customers – and may be fined.

Data is changing hands fast today – and being put to use very quickly. Customers are growing increasingly suspicious that they are being scammed or misled. This helps businesses which show customers that they value their privacy to foster stronger, trusting relationships – and often gain a competitive advantage.

Jamal Ahmed FIP, Director of Kazient Privacy Experts, said, “With over five million small and medium sized businesses in the UK, I am humbled and honoured that Kazient has been awarded Best Business of 2019. We are delighted that the excellent level of service and expertise we provide our clients has been recognised.”

The Chair of the BBA judges said, “Kazient Privacy Experts has effectively captured a share in the market by providing a bespoke service to clients and going out of its way to really understand their data protection needs to ensure they are fully GDPR compliant. Its comprehensive offering includes consultancy, outsourced data protection officer services, training for staff and sharing of data protection news. Well done to Kazient Privacy Experts for achieving strong growth by getting to know clients well and focusing on building a strong working relationship.”

•The BBA winners are selected by a large panel of independent expert judges from a wide range of entries from all sectors of business – international plcs, public sector organisations, and small and medium businesses.

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