An Integrated Risk & Privacy Function
Data Defenders brings together international IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and data privacy program management under a single, cohesive service. These disciplines are deeply interconnected — and managing them together produces better outcomes, faster.
Whether you need to stand up a GRC program, achieve privacy regulation compliance, or build a lasting risk register, our team delivers across the full spectrum.
IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- →GRC Program Design & Implementation—Build structured governance frameworks that align security, risk, and compliance across your organization.
- →IT Risk Assessments—Identify, evaluate, and prioritize risk across your full technology environment.
- →Risk Register Development—Build and maintain a living register that tracks risk posture and remediation over time.
- →Control Frameworks & Gap Analysis—Map controls against NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and other standards.
- →Third-Party & Vendor Risk Management—Structured evaluation of supply chain and partner risk exposure.
- →Risk Appetite Alignment—Define, document, and operationalize risk appetite with leadership.
Data Privacy Programs
- →Privacy Program Design—Build privacy-by-design into your culture, operations, and product development lifecycle.
- →GDPR Compliance—Data mapping, DPIAs, consent frameworks, and cross-border transfer mechanisms.
- →CCPA / CPRA Compliance—Consumer rights workflows, opt-out mechanisms, and vendor contract alignment.
- →MLPS Compliance (for organizations operating in China)—Multi-Level Protection Scheme assessments for organizations operating in China.
- →Privacy Impact Assessments—Evaluate new products, features, and processes for privacy risk before launch.
- →Breach Response Planning—Establish notification procedures, response playbooks, and regulatory reporting workflows.
Who Benefits
Organizations of any size that need a unified GRC and privacy function — and boards, C-suites, and senior leadership navigating cloud adoption, digital transformation, acquisitions, or expansion into new regulatory jurisdictions.