Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) Offerings

Our core expertise lies in designing, implementing, and leading companywide privacy programs. We provide experienced privacy professionals to serve as in-house Chief Privacy Officers (CPOs) or Data Protection Officers (DPOs), or to work on a "CPO in Residence" basis to support your organization's privacy needs.

→   In-House CPO/DPO: Embed a dedicated privacy leader within your organization to develop and oversee your privacy program.
→   CPO in Residence: Gain access to executive-level privacy leadership on a flexible, part-time basis to guide privacy strategy and operations.
→   Interim CPO/DPO: Fill critical privacy leadership gaps during transitions or high-demand periods.

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Privacy Program Leadership

Having built and led comprehensive corporate privacy programs from the ground up, we offer both executive privacy leadership and program development expertise. Organizations benefit from hands-on experience in designing privacy frameworks, developing policies, establishing governance structures, and building robust programs that align with global regulations and industry standards - all tailored to each organization's specific needs and maturity level.

→   Privacy Framework Design: Develop a customized privacy framework based on regulations like GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, or other applicable laws.
→   Policy and Procedure Development: Create privacy policies, data handling procedures, and consent management frameworks.
→   Governance Structures: Establish roles and responsibilities, including Data Protection Officers (DPOs) or privacy teams.
→   Ongoing Program Management: Provide support for continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving privacy laws.

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Privacy Engineering & Operationalization

We help organizations implement programs or processes to operationalize privacy by across systems and product ecosystems, routed in ISO's privacy engineering standard, ISO 27561.

→   Privacy Engineer Resources: Embed privacy engineer directly in organization to lead and/or implement privacy operationalization processes
→   ISO 27561/POMME Implementation: Create and drive privacy operationalization strategy to implement privacy engineering standard
→   Initial Information Inventory Process: Identify participants, systems, processes, domains, domain owners and roles/responsibilities for in-scope system or product
→   Data Flow Mapping: Identify related personal data, map data flows and touchpoints
→   Privacy Control Requirements Definitions: Define privacy control requirements across in-scope ecosystem
→   Privacy Controls Mapping: Identify and assess existing privacy controls against data ecosystem maps, identifying control gaps and operational risks.
→   Risk Assessment: Assess operational privacy risks associate with privacy controls

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Privacy by Design & Default

We help organizations implement Privacy by Design and Default processes across product development lifecycles, ensuring compliance with GDPR Article 25.

→   Privacy by Default Gap Assessments: Assess if personal data processing is limited by default in data collection, storage, access, and retention processes.
→   Data Minimization & Purpose Limitation: Assess and recommend privacy controls that ensure personal data is collected and used only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes.
→   Data Protection Impact Assessments Conduct DPIAs for high-risk processing activities
→   Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs): Define opportunities to implement PETs, including encryption, pseudonymization and anonymization.

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Strategic Privacy Consulting & Specialized Engagements

Whether you’re navigating emerging privacy challenges, refining your existing framework, or addressing industry-specific concerns, we provide targeted consulting to help you stay ahead. We take on select projects that offer unique insights into evolving technologies, regulatory landscapes, and complex data ecosystems—ensuring you receive expert guidance tailored to your business needs.

→   Privacy Program Assessments: Evaluate your current privacy framework and identify areas for improvement.
→   Privacy Strategy & Roadmaps: Develop tailored privacy strategies aligned with your business goals.
→   Emerging Technology & Privacy: Navigate complex privacy issues related to AI, biometrics, connected devices, and more.
→   Industry-Specific Privacy Solutions: Address privacy challenges unique to your sector, ensuring compliance and best practices.

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Regulatory Compliance & Gap Assessments

We ensure your organization meets the requirements of privacy laws and regulations through comprehensive compliance audits, gap analysis and readiness assessments.

→   Compliance Audits: Conduct robust assessments of your current practices against global privacy laws and regulations.
→   Gap Analysis: Identify areas of non-compliance and provide actionable recommendations.
→   Readiness Assessments: Prepare for new regulations or updates to existing laws.

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Global Privacy Laws Compliance

We help you navigate the complexities of global privacy laws, ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, LGPD, and other regulatory frameworks. From developing localized compliance strategies to managing cross-border data transfers, we provide tailored guidance to meet international requirements.

→   Global Regulation Expertise: Advise on global laws and evolving regulatory requirements.
→   Global Regulation Expertise:Track and provide guidance on state privacy laws in U.S.
→   Localized Compliance Strategies: Adapt your privacy program to meet regional legal requirements.
→   Cross-Border Data Transfers: Ensure lawful mechanisms for international data transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs).

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Privacy SMEs and Analysts

For organizations that need subject matter expertise at a more tactical level, we also provide privacy SMEs and analysts to support privacy operations, compliance initiatives, and regulatory response efforts.

→   Privacy Compliance Analysts: Assist with day-to-day privacy compliance, documentation, and regulatory filings.
→   Data Protection & Governance Experts: Support data classification, retention policies, and privacy impact assessments.
→   Privacy Training & Awareness Programs: Develop and deliver tailored privacy training for employees and stakeholders.
→   Privacy Vendor Risk Assessments: Conduct third-party risk assessments and ensure vendor compliance with privacy requirements.

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Ongoing Support & Advisory Services

We provide continuous support through retainer services, offering regulatory updates and insights into industry trends and best practices to keep your privacy program current.

→   Retainer Services: Dedicated privacy experts available for ongoing advice and support.
→   Regulatory Updates: Keep you informed about changes to privacy laws and their impact on your business.
→   Benchmarking and Best Practices: Provide insights into industry trends and emerging privacy standards.

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