Privacy Compliance Achieve regulatory compliance and remain competitive Privacy risk is an ongoing challenge for organizations across industries and geographies. New regulations and laws continue to evolve rapidly, making it a challenge for organizations to remain compliant with privacy expectations.Protiviti’s privacy compliance experts identify key risks, address compliance gaps, and provide recommendations and the remediation support necessary to maintain compliance with applicable privacy laws. Identify key risks and address compliance gaps Our Privacy Compliance Solutions Pro Briefcase Data Privacy and Data Protection Strategy We help you develop and implement a data privacy and data protection strategy supported by a strategic roadmap to operationalize privacy obligations. We connect people, processes, and technologies to automate and reduce the effort of privacy compliance. Pro Workflow Flowchart Privacy Program Establishment For organizations just getting started on their privacy compliance journey, Protiviti’s privacy compliance experts can identify necessary work streams and establish the foundational elements for a global privacy program. Pro Briefcase Compliance and Third-Party Validation No matter the state of your privacy compliance journey, we help validate and implement efforts to become compliant with regulatory and third-party contractual requirements, including cross-border data transfers. Pro Briefcase Privacy Data Subject Requests Protiviti captures an accurate and complete picture of compliance at scale, enabling companies to manage high-volume data subject requests from consumers. Pro Briefcase Privacy Audits, Assessments, and Consent Order Services We conduct internal audits and assessments to validate and report on the effectiveness of privacy and data protection controls against regulatory requirements and industry frameworks. We also serve as an independent assessor for consent order response services. Pro Legal Briefcase Ongoing Compliance Monitoring Protiviti helps you identify high-risk activities and exposure through ongoing monitoring of compliance data, privacy protection, and changes to legal obligations. Pro Tools Gear Privacy Program Optimization Data has value for both business growth and compliance. We help you centralize, operationalize, and optimize your data by leveraging industry-leading privacy frameworks for company-wide protection and compliance, such as GDPR, AICPA, and NIST Privacy Framework. Client Story October 21, 2024 Enhancing Consent Management with OneTrust Protiviti and OneTrust helped a global software and IT solutions provider enhance its consent management processes, ensuring regulatory compliance. Learn More Featured insights INSIGHTS PAPER Best Practices for Building a Sustainable PCI DSS Compliance Program Creating and maintaining a sustainable PCI DSS compliance program is a crucial and complex task for organizations to protect payment card transactions and uphold consumer trust. However, despite the PCI DSS standard being around for almost 20 years,... VISION CPO or no? Protiviti’s Tom Moore on the evolution of the privacy role and its uncertain future When Google, a company estimated to hold between 10 and 15 exabytes of data — or the storage power of about 30 million PCs — makes a potentially game-changing decision regarding privacy, it’s probably a good idea for the rest of us to take note. ... BLOG Put Privacy First To Build Trust and Elevate the Customer Experience This blog was originally posted on Forbes.com. Kim Bozzella is a member of the Forbes Technology Council. Here's a problem I often see: Most businesses recognize the significance of data privacy and identity management in safeguarding information,... INSIGHTS PAPER Mastering Data Dilemmas: Navigating Privacy, Localization and Sovereignty In today's digital age, data privacy management is paramount for businesses and individuals alike. With the ever-changing regulatory landscape surrounding data protection, organizations must adapt swiftly to ensure compliance and maintain trust with... VISION Future of Privacy Forum CEO Jules Polonetsky on “exciting but risky” road ahead “For better or worse, the dam burst and everyone, from the most conservative organization to the wildest startup, is rolling out [AI] stuff that comes with lots of risks.” “So we're at an inflection point, and we’ll either, over time, see some of... Button Button Protiviti applies a holistic framework that addresses the fundamental aspects of data privacy Our Comprehensive Approach to Data Privacy Data privacy regulations are in flux globally. Even as companies put the finishing touches on extensive preparations to comply with applicable privacy laws, such as the European Union’s GDPR and California’s Consumer Privacy Act, new regulations continue to be introduced in other countries. As legislators pass new laws, they continuously amend those already in effect. Data privacy regulations are not static.The problem and proposed solutions are complex and evolving. One thing is almost certain—anyone aiming to comply with a specific regulation with a target date in mind will be disappointed as those near-term obligations are supplanted by new and different rules over the mid- and long-term.In response to this changing landscape, Protiviti applies a holistic framework that addresses the fundamental aspects of data privacy without being locked into any one specific compliance format. We focus on the most pressing data privacy issues companies face, including:Developing strategies to address global data privacy regulationsCompliance with regulatory obligationsAddressing resource and skill shortagesOperationalizing privacy needsImplementing privacy tools and remediation supportBy working ahead of the law in a comprehensive fashion, Protiviti helps build the foundations of a strong but flexible privacy program that includes understanding principles, educating stakeholders, and developing an applicable governance structure for managing changes. This base enables companies and their stakeholders to look to the uncertain future of privacy regulations with greater confidence. Protiviti applies a holistic framework that addresses the fundamental aspects of data privacy Global Chocolatier Adopts Privacy Technology to Prevent Data Exposure Data privacy and compliance do not only affect the safety of an organization’s employees and customers, but they can also affect future business as customers increasingly prioritize security. Protiviti helped a global chocolatier transform its privacy program and be fully compliant in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More Map, Manage, and Secure Your Data Data privacy can be difficult to navigate. Protiviti’s privacy experts help you map, manage, and secure your data with our data discovery services. Learn more Tailored, Full-Service Support for Privacy Priorities Today’s consumers demand privacy and control over their data, and organizations need to respond accordingly. Protiviti’s Privacy as a Service experts deliver custom solutions and full-service support for your privacy governance and compliance needs. Learn more Key Data Privacy Partners We partner closely with cybersecurity and privacy market leaders, ensuring our clients receive the best solutions to meet their needs. Notably, Protiviti has performed more global implementations than other OneTrust partners and has well over 175 OneTrust-certified consultants, including more than 10% of the global population of OneTrust Fellows of Privacy Technology spread across Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific regions. Some of our top partners include: Leadership Sameer Ansari Sameer Ansari is a Managing Director and leader of Protiviti’s Security and Privacy Practice. Sameer brings more than 20 years of experience developing and delivering complex privacy solutions to the Financial Industry, and privacy consulting and implementation ... Learn More Joseph Emerson Joe Emerson is a Managing Director, leader in Protiviti’s Data Protection and Privacy practice, and privacy subject-matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of privacy and compliance requirements to strategize, develop, and deliver complex privacy and compliance ... Learn More CISO Next initiative What is Next for CISOs? The CISO Next initiative produces content and events crafted exclusively for CISOs, with CISOs. The resources focus on what CISOs need to succeed. The first step is finding out “What CISO type are you?” Get Involved CISO Next initiative