Privacy as a Service (Protiviti PraaS™) Tailored, Full-Service support for privacy priorities With the meteoric rise of data proliferation worldwide, new privacy laws have been passed globally, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union (EU), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and various derivative laws either on the books or on the way to countries worldwide.These drivers of change are pressure-testing data privacy compliance programs and creating a complex legal matrix for companies to navigate. Respond to new and changing privacy regulations Our Privacy as a Service Capabilities Pro Building office Recurring Data Inventory, Classification, and Assessments Sustainable privacy programs are built on a foundation of data management and governance. We help build and maintain accurate records for how personal information is handled and manage your third-party due diligence, ensuring you comply with privacy laws. Download Pro Briefcase Data Subject Rights (DSR) Request Management Today’s consumers have more transparency and control over their data. With our cost-efficient, scalable solution, we help you respond effectively to consumers’ requests for information while reducing the risk of regulatory fines, lawsuits, and staffing limitations. Download Pro Rightmark Square Privacy Platform Management Few companies effectively leverage the full functionality of their privacy management solution. Our team leverages your current technology stack to build and maintain your privacy platform. Download Pro Legal Briefcase Privacy by Design Assessment and Engineering With Privacy by Design, we consider privacy throughout the entire product lifecycle—including the engineering process—providing management with full process transparency and time to focus on core competencies. Download Pro Document Stack Monitoring Privacy Legislation and Program Management New regulations call for updates to policies, procedures, controls, and governance. We help centralize alerts of applicable regulatory changes, eliminate highly manual processes, access real-time reports on privacy outcomes, and maintain personnel training standards. Download FLASH REPORT The American Privacy Rights Act of 2024: Could this framework become the data privacy panacea? On April 8, 2024, U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced the American Privacy Rights Act. This act aims to establish a comprehensive set of rules that govern the usage of citizens' data. The... 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... FLASH REPORT NIST Releases Version 2.0 of Its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF): What This Means for Your Organization On February 26, 2024, The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released version 2.0 of its updated and widely used Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). This latest edition of the CSF is designed for all audiences, industry sectors and... INSIGHTS PAPER How data sovereignty and data localization impact your privacy programs The concepts of data sovereignty and data localization stem from a desire to keep data within a country’s borders for greater control. While the broad strokes of various privacy laws may be consistent across jurisdictions, governments will dictate... BLOG How Washington State Just Changed the Consumer Health Data Privacy Game 2023 is proving to be an interesting legislative year in the United States, as several individual states take on new legislation aimed at protecting consumer data. California, of course, was the first and has been joined by Virginia, Connecticut,... SURVEY CIOs and CTOs See Skills, Staffing and Talent as Top Risk Concerns Businesses today face a myriad of challenges as they work to adapt and transform their operational models in order to overcome future obstacles, including competitive pressures and cyber threats. Moreover, the global marketplace is deeply influenced... Button Button 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. 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 Achieve Regulatory Compliance and Remain Competitive With new data privacy laws constantly being introduced in different countries and states, it can be hard to keep up. Protiviti’s privacy compliance services help you have confidence in the uncertain future of privacy laws. Learn 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 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: Our Team 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 Michael Kim Michael is a Managing Director in the Security & Privacy practice based out of the Los Angeles office. He has over 18 years of experience providing consulting and internal audit services to multi-national companies including some of the largest hospitality and ... Learn More What is Next for CISOs? 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