Privacy by Design for Projects

Build with foresight. Anticipate risk. Avoid costly missteps.

GDPR Article 25 requires Privacy by design & default, success requires compliance risk from the outset

  • Identify privacy risks early to avoid costly rework or delayed approvals

  • Streamline compliance approvals and alignments

  • Create clear, defensible records that stand up to audits and stakeholder scrutiny

A strategic foundation for clarity, control, and compliance

Privacy by Design is a practical approach to embedding data protection throughout the lifecycle of IT and AI projects. Whether developing your own application or implementing a third-party tool, we provide a tailored, structured framework for compliance that simplifies adoption and lays the foundation for long-term success.

Our Approach

1

Scope

Collaborative consultation to define project scope, identify data flows, technical components, and key stakeholders.

2

Assess

Evaluate privacy risks and required safeguards using DPIA-aligned methodology and GDPR principles.

3

Design

Provide guidance on implementing privacy controls, access management, retention logic, and role-based access.

4

Support

Offer continuous guidance throughout development and post-launch to ensure privacy stays embedded as the project evolves.

The Result: Confidence Through Clarity and Readiness

Streamlined, Privacy-First Operations

Privacy strategies integrated directly into workflows, enhancing efficiency, reducing overhead, and aligning stakeholders across legal, unions, and Works Councils.

Built-In Risk and Accountability

Proactive identification and mitigation of data protection risks with strong audit trails and clear documentation for regulatory and internal oversight.

Ethical, Compliant System Design

Practical, defensible safeguards embedded in system architecture to support lawful, fair, and transparent data handling.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • At the earliest planning stages. Embedding privacy from the start reduces rework, ensures legal alignment, and simplifies stakeholder approvals.

  • Yes. Even midstream or legacy systems can adopt Privacy by Design principles to strengthen governance and reduce risk.

  • Absolutely. Proactive design choices avoid expensive redesigns, fines, or reputational damage later in the lifecycle.

  • Definitely. Applying Privacy by Design helps ensure that third-party tools and partners meet your compliance and accountability requirements.

  • We facilitate collaboration between legal, IT, security, and business units to translate regulatory goals into practical system design choices.