In today's fast-paced and innovation-driven market environments, companies are constantly exposed to change and new challenges. From data protection regulations to cyber security risks, compliance with legal requirements and the implementation of robust governance structures are crucial to your long-term success. Benefit from our expertise in data protection and the legal acts of the EU Digital Strategy. We carry out readiness checks and develop and implement tailor-made governance structures that optimally meet your individual business requirements and complex legal requirements. Together, we will future-proof your organisation.

• Readiness checks: Performing a fit-gap analysis and identifying areas where action is needed

• Compliance management: Designing and implementing group-wide minimum requirements, structures and processes to ensure and monitor compliance across multiple jurisdictions and group companies

• Risk management and internal control system: Identification, assessment and management of risks and establishment of appropriate risk-mitigating measures and ICS structures

• Continuous monitoring: Regular review and adjustment of governance structures and processes

• Policy management: Creation of company policies and other documentation

• Training courses & workshops: Targeted communication of knowledge and best practices on relevant topics 

In close interdisciplinary collaboration with other specialized Deloitte teams, we provide support in operationalizing the legal requirements of the GDPR and the EU digital strategy (See the overview at the bottom of the page: Don't Risk Being Sanctioned – Big Picture Perspective: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Digital Regulation in the EU), such as:

• Data protection (GDPR): Assessment of your GDPR compliance and identification of areas requiring action, as well as support in implementing the identified measures

• Data use (Data Act/Data Governance Act): Analysing your data strategy and processes with regard to compliance and efficiency

• Artificial intelligence (AI Act): Assessing your AI systems/AI models in terms of the AI Act, reviewing the scope of application and obligations, and assisting with the implementation of and compliance with legal and ethical requirements

• IT security (NIS 2 / KRITIS / Cyber Security Act): Implementation of timely and complete reporting processes for IT security incidents; review of your cyber security measures and identification of vulnerabilities, integration of strict security measures into your business processes

• Online platforms (Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act): Assessment of your compliance with the requirements for online platforms, online services and so-called gatekeepers within the meaning of the Digital Markets Act

Audits are important tools for demonstrating compliance with relevant standards and legal requirements and strengthening the trust of customers and business partners. Together with the teams from Deloitte Compliance Assurance , we provide you with comprehensive support in preparing and conducting audits in the areas of data protection, AI governance and IT security.

Our consulting services include in particular:

• Data privacy governance: IDW PH.9.860
• AI governance: ISO 42001 and/or ISO 38507

Take advantage of the cloud without compromising security and compliance. We provide comprehensive legal support and, together with our other Deloitte teams, offer technical, professional and legal advice from a single source:

• Compliance check: Review of your cloud provider's compliance with relevant laws and regulations (e.g. GDPR, NIS 2)

• Data localisation & data sovereignty: Advice on data localisation and data sovereignty requirements in the cloud, particularly with regard to the legitimacy of third-country transfers and conducting transfer impact assessments (TIA)

• Outsourcing: Legal support in the context of outsourcing projects for the migration of your data and applications to the cloud and for integration with existing systems, particularly with regard to data protection compliance

• Contract drafting and contract review: Support in negotiating and reviewing cloud contracts with regard to compliance aspects

• Incident response & data breach management: Development and implementation of processes for responding to IT security incidents and data protection incidents (in the cloud)