DataPrivacy Program

A journey to embed privacy in all the systems & processes of your organization.

Overview

Building a privacy program is hard — and with layers of data residing in databases, servers, email, laptops, cloud, etc. To make this task more approachable, it’s essential to understand where you stand today and what you need to accomplish tomorrow to take your program to the next level.

A privacy program outlines how an organization handles the personal data of its customers during the delivery of its products or services. It is a collection of frameworks, policies, and procedures designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, safeguard personal data, and prevent unauthorized access.

Our comprehensive approach helps you understand the nuances of various laws as per the operations of your organization's services/products. Build a framework of suite that helps you embed the privacy requirements such as data deletion, data process, data retention, storage, etc.

We help you develop privacy program with

GDPR

Building blocks of privacy program

The core program is dependent on identifying the applicable laws, assessing current state, implementing and maintaining the procedures of data privacy. Research by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) shows that:

50% of organizations have an established privacy risk appetite.
30% of organizations use spreadsheet to manage data privacy.

Applicability

The fundamental question one should ask is what is their data privacy applicability where different regions and even state has different laws.

Applicability

The fundamental question one should ask is what is their data privacy applicability where different regions and even state has different laws.

HIPAA

DPDP Act, 2023

GDPR

CCPA

DIFC DPL

PDPA - Singapore

Privacy Assessment

To establish a clear understanding of where the organization is currently in their data privacy practices according to their privacy applicability and establishing privacy risk appetite is the most crucial challenge.

Privacy Assessment

Data Discovery

DLP Configuration Audit

Data Governance Audit

Data Access Control Audit

Data Privacy Implementation

Establishing a single source of data repository— collecting data from unified sources to save time, reduce cost and automate manual processes (not managing it on spreadsheets) will help you stay ahead of the regulations.

Data Privacy Implementation

Data Lineage

Data Minimization

Product Assessment

Data Life-Cycle Management

Maintaining Privacy Program

Maintaining your privacy program is a resource heavy process and costly. Our certified team helps you streamline operations to maintain the program.

Maintaining Privacy Program

Maintaining your privacy program is a resource heavy process and costly. Our certified team helps you streamline operations to maintain the program.

Data Access Management Controls

Data Life-Cycle Management

Security Awareness Training

Perform Ongoing Monitoring

Reporting & Registration

Onboarding an expert to be registered with regulators and conduct internal audits such as RoPA, Privacy Impact Analysis, etc.

Reporting & Registration

Onboarding an expert to be registered with regulators and conduct internal audits such as RoPA, Privacy Impact Analysis, etc.

Run Regular Privacy Impact Analysis

Data Loss Incident Response Drills

RoPA Reporting

Challenges with Talent

The demand for data privacy professionals has surged, but the supply of qualified talent has not kept pace. Finding individuals with the right mix of legal, technical, and business skills is difficult, especially for roles like Data Protection Officer (DPO), Data Privacy Engineer, Data Privacy Analyst, and Consent Manager. Experienced data privacy professionals often command high salaries due to their specialized skills and the critical nature of their roles. This can strain budgets, especially for SMEs and MSMEs.

Consent Manager

This role is critical in ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations that emphasize the need for clear and explicit consent from individuals before their data can be processed.

Implement, manage and maintain records of user consent for data processing activities across various platforms.
Ensure compliance with regional consent requirements, such as GDPR’s opt-in model or CCPA’s opt-out model.
Regularly update consent practices to align with evolving regulations.
Coordinate with marketing, legal, and IT teams to ensure consent is obtained and recorded properly.

Data Protection Officer

Article 37 of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires certain organizations to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO).

Ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations.
Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs).
Act as a liaison between the organization & regulatory authorities.
Manage data breach notifications and reporting.

Data Privacy Analyst

Handling complex data flows in large organizations that operate across multiple states/regions, each with its own privacy regulations.

Monitor compliance with data protection laws and internal policies.
Support the DPO or CPO in implementing privacy initiatives.
Analyze data processing activities and identify privacy risks.
Conduct audits and assessments of data privacy controls.

Data Privacy Engineer

Building privacy into systems that must comply with new regulations while supporting rapid digital growth.

Implement privacy by design in systems and processes.
Develop and integrate privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs).
Ensure that data processing systems comply with privacy laws.
Collaborate with IT and development teams to embed privacy controls.

Why choose Certbar Security to be your data privacy consulatant?

Certbar leverages best-in-class tools and technologies to automate & streamline your data privacy processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Below we are listing few features and benefits of the tools that we use to serve our clients.

Cohesive Search & Discovery

Certbar Security offers end-to-end data privacy solutions that cover every aspect of your privacy program, from compliance to risk management, ensuring your organization is fully protected and compliant with all relevant regulations.

Each of these roles faces distinct challenges based on the regulatory environment and business landscape of their region, where our certified experts can help your bridge the talent gap along with training your team.

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FAQs

What is a Privacy Program, and why do I need one?

A Privacy Program outlines how an organization handles personal data during the delivery of products or services. It is essential for compliance with privacy laws like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA, safeguarding personal data, and preventing unauthorized access.

How does Certbar help in developing a privacy program?

What are the core components of a privacy program according to Certbar?

How does Certbar ensure compliance with global privacy regulations?

What tools to use to better manage data privacy?

How does Certbar assist with DSAR (Data Subject Access Request) automation?

Can Certbar help with Vendor Risk Management?

How do you handle cross-border data transfers?

How do you ensure data minimization in its privacy program?

How do you support Privacy by Design (PbD) in product development?