Professional data protection consulting includes comprehensive analysis of your data processing procedures, identification of compliance gaps, development of tailored data protection concepts, and support with implementation and continuous improvement of data protection measures. The goal is to ensure legally compliant handling of personal data and protect the company from data protection violations.
In a data protection assessment, all data protection-relevant aspects of your company are systematically recorded. This includes interviews with key personnel, review of existing documents, recording of IT systems and processing procedures, and verification of implemented technical and organizational measures. The result is a structured overview of all data protection-relevant processes and responsibilities.
A gap analysis in data protection compares the current state of your data protection processes with the target state according to GDPR and other relevant regulations. Deviations (gaps) are systematically identified and prioritized according to risk potential. The result is a detailed action plan for efficiently closing compliance gaps, containing both short-term and long-term recommendations.
Data protection consulting supports audits and inspections through targeted preparation of all relevant documents and evidence. Our experts accompany you throughout the entire audit process, are available for technical questions, and help with communication with auditors. After the audit, we support the implementation of any improvement measures and ensure that all requirements are sustainably met.
The development of a data protection concept includes systematic planning of all necessary measures for legally compliant data protection. This includes defining responsibilities, documenting processing activities, establishing technical and organizational measures, designing processes for exercising data subject rights, and emergency plans for data breaches. The concept considers both industry-specific requirements and the individual structure of your company.
Employee involvement is a central component of successful data protection consulting. Through targeted training and workshops, we convey practical data protection knowledge and create awareness for the importance of data protection in daily work. Additionally, we develop user-friendly guidelines and work aids that serve as orientation for employees and facilitate implementation of GDPR requirements.
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Schedule AppointmentExternal data protection consulting brings independent expertise and an objective outside view to your data protection processes. Our consultants have extensive experience from various industries and know the latest developments in legislation and case law. This enables efficient solutions without internal operational blindness and without building up internal personnel resources.
SMEs particularly benefit from data protection consulting as they often do not have specialized data protection resources. External consulting provides them access to expertise without hiring a specialist permanently. The customized solutions consider the specific requirements and resource constraints of SMEs and enable cost-effective compliance that fits the company.
Professional data protection consulting minimizes numerous risks: legal risks by avoiding fines and damage claims, reputational risks by preventing data breaches and their public disclosure, operational risks by optimizing data protection-compliant processes, and strategic risks through future-proof alignment of all data processing activities.
For international data transfers, our data protection consulting supports by identifying all cross-border data flows, evaluating the legal framework in destination countries, and implementing appropriate transfer mechanisms such as standard contractual clauses or binding corporate rules. We also support with necessary documentation and conducting transfer impact assessments according to Schrems II requirements.
Strategic data protection consulting is characterized by long-term thinking and integration of data protection into corporate strategy. It considers not only current compliance requirements but also anticipates future developments and trends. Additionally, it views data protection not only as a risk factor but as an opportunity for competitive advantages, customer trust, and innovation through privacy-friendly products and services.
For regulatory inquiries, our data protection consulting provides proactive support by analyzing regulatory requirements, preparing legally sound responses, and accompanying regulatory meetings. We help compile all relevant evidence and represent your interests vis-à-vis supervisory authorities. In case of objections, we develop pragmatic solution proposals and accompany their implementation.
A typical data protection consulting project begins with a detailed initial consultation to clarify specific requirements and goals. This is followed by a systematic current state analysis where we determine the current status of data protection compliance. Based on this analysis, we develop a customized concept with concrete measures. After your approval, we support implementation, train employees, and implement required processes and documentation. Finally, we ensure the establishment of continuous improvement processes.
Our consulting methodology is characterized by a practice-oriented and risk-based approach. We focus on pragmatic solutions that fit your corporate culture and achieve maximum compliance effect with minimal effort. Particular emphasis is placed on the sustainability of implemented measures to ensure long-term compliance. Our agile approach enables flexible adjustments and quick responses to changing requirements.
The integration of data protection into existing business processes is achieved through careful analysis of the process landscape and identification of interfaces for data protection requirements. We develop customized data protection checkpoints and implement them at relevant points in the process flow. Through involvement of process owners and practical training, we ensure that data protection is perceived not as an obstacle but as an integral part of business processes.
With our data protection consulting, we serve a broad spectrum of industries, including healthcare and medicine, e-commerce and online retail, financial services, manufacturing, crafts and service sectors, as well as public institutions. For each industry, we consider specific legal requirements and typical data processing procedures to develop customized data protection concepts that meet respective challenges.
During digital transformation, we ensure data protection compliance through early involvement in digitalization projects (privacy by design). We accompany the selection of privacy-friendly technologies, conduct data protection impact assessments for new processes, and develop specific protection concepts for cloud migration, AI applications, or IoT projects. Through continuous monitoring, we ensure that all data protection standards are maintained even after transformation completion.
We measure the success of our data protection consulting using various metrics and qualitative factors. These include reduction of data protection risks, improvement of compliance levels, efficiency gains in data protection-relevant processes, and employee satisfaction with implemented measures. Regular follow-up audits and sample controls help us verify sustainable success and initiate optimization measures if necessary.
We accompany you in building a complete data protection management system and ensure that all obligations are fulfilled.
We analyze your IT infrastructure and support you in implementing technical and organizational measures (TOMs).
We support you in conducting a GDPR-compliant data protection impact assessment according to Art. 35 GDPR – systematic, legally sound and comprehensible.
We create legally secure DPAs with all necessary content for you – individual, complete and comprehensible.