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Data Governance and Management Services
Our data privacy services are tailored to help organizations meet the requirements of Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) while building trust with customers and partners. We begin with the strategic foundation, helping you design and implement privacy governance, policies, and processes.
Enterprise Data Governance and Strategy
Data Management Regulatory Compliance Services
Data Management Audit and Assessment Services
Data Quality Management
Data Classification Services
Data Integration and Migration Assistance
System Selection, Implementation Assistance, and Project Management
Data Management as a Service
Operational Support for Data Management and Privacy
Data Governance and Management Services
Enterprise Data Governance and Strategy
At ECOVIS AL SABTI, we help organizations across Saudi Arabia unlock the real potential of their data while staying fully compliant with national regulations. Guided by the National Data Management Office (NDMO) framework and aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, our data management services are designed to give businesses confidence, clarity, and control over their information.
We work with you to establish a strong strategic foundation, encompassing enterprise data governance, AI strategy, and audits. Our specialists also provide risk, compliance, and oversight support through regulatory compliance assessments, data management audits, and by serving as your dedicated Data Protection Officer (DPO) when needed.
Our Enterprise Data Governance and Strategy services include:
- Compliance & Maturity Assessment: To evaluate your current governance posture and benchmark it against NDMO requirements and international best practices.
- Data Management Strategy and Roadmap: To define a clear vision and phased plan for how data will be governed and leveraged across the enterprise.
- Data Management Plans, Policies, Standards, and Guidelines: To establish the documentation and rules that guide consistent and compliant data practices.
- Data Governance Framework & Operating Model: To create the structures, processes, and accountabilities that embed governance into daily operations.
- Data Governance Roles and Responsibilities: To clarify ownership and accountability across departments to ensure governance is applied effectively.
- Data Governance Training & Awareness: To build organizational capability through training programs that promote understanding and adoption of governance principles.
- Tool Implementation Advisory: To support the selection and deployment of governance technologies to streamline and automate governance activities.
- Data Risk Assessment: To identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with poor data handling, ensuring that governance safeguards organizational integrity.
Data Management Regulatory Compliance Services
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 places data at the center of digital transformation, with the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) and the National Data Management Office (NDMO) setting strict standards for how information must be managed. Compliance with the NDMO Standards is mandatory for government entities, affiliates, and business partners that handle government data, and it is increasingly becoming the benchmark for enterprises across the Kingdom.
At ECOVIS AL SABTI, we provide comprehensive regulatory compliance services that help organizations meet these requirements while unlocking the value of their data assets. Our specialists combine regulatory expertise with practical advisory and implementation support, so your data management process aligns both with local data governance standards and with international data governance best practices. By embedding compliance into daily operations, we reduce regulatory risks and build a stronger foundation for data-driven innovation.
Our Data Management Regulatory Compliance Services include:
- Compliance Assessments: To conduct in-depth audits and maturity reviews against NDMO standards, identify gaps, and provide actionable roadmaps for achieving full compliance.
- Advisory and Implementation Support: To offer expert regulatory compliance consulting to design policies, frameworks, and operating models that meet both business and regulatory requirements.
- Domain-Specific Compliance: To support adherence across the 15 domains defined by the NDMO Framework, covering areas such as data quality management, metadata, governance operations, and security.
- Global Best Practice Alignment: To incorporate proven methodologies and modern data management tools and techniques so compliance programs are scalable and adaptable to future changes.
- Roles and Responsibilities Definition: To establish clear accountability and responsibility across departments so compliance becomes part of everyday practice.
- Managed Services: To provide ongoing operational support and project management through experienced specialists and subject matter experts, keeping compliance efforts on track over time.
Data Management Audit and Assessment Services
Organizations today operate in an environment where data governance standards, cybersecurity requirements, and privacy regulations are constantly evolving. The risk of breaches, misuse of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and gaps in data loss prevention can disrupt operations and damage trust.
To help organizations address these challenges, ECOVIS AL SABTI delivers comprehensive Data Management Audit and Assessment Services built on our proprietary Data Management Audit Methodology.
Our Data Management Audit and Assessment Services include the review of, including but not limited to, the following:
- Governance of data management practices and alignment with data quality management principles
- Operational effectiveness of data management controls strategy and day-to-day operations
- Data governance and privacy program, objectives, monitoring, and KPIsÂ
- Metadata management and data quality controls
- Management and operation of data governance tools and the data catalogue
- Regulatory and compliance audits aligned with NDMO standards and PDPL requirements
- BI platforms, AI initiatives, and data analytics environments
- Data warehouse and modeling, enterprise systems, fintech applications, and development platforms
- Integration of data privacy and security controls, covering both personal data protection and enterprise data safeguards
- Data management and privacy operating model
- Data handling, classification, and sharing, including personal data
- Records of processing activities(RoPA), Data protection impact assessment (DPIA), and Privacy Risk assessment
- Management of the Data Subject rights requestsÂ
- Breach notification and management
Data Quality Management
Your organization cannot afford to make decisions based on incomplete, inconsistent, or unreliable information. Poor data quality not only undermines analytics and reporting but also exposes businesses to compliance risks and operational inefficiencies.
ECOVIS helps you establish a structured Data Quality Management framework that strengthens trust in your data and ensures it delivers real business value. Our approach addresses every dimension of data quality by embedding governance, controls, and continuous monitoring across the data lifecycle.
Our Data Quality Management services include:
- Data quality assessments to uncover gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
- Enterprise-wide data quality programs tailored to organizational needs
- Development of data quality strategy aligned with business goals and compliance mandates
- Design and implementation of data cleansing and standardization processes
- Data enrichment strategy development to enhance information value
- Recommendations and evaluation of data quality tools and technologies
- Establishment of data quality monitoring and reporting frameworks
- Training and awareness programs to embed a culture of data quality across teams
Data Classification Services
As organizations generate and process increasing volumes of information, the ability to identify, prioritize, and protect sensitive data has become a business-critical function. Mismanaged data not only heightens the risk of breaches but also undermines regulatory compliance and weakens operational efficiency.
ECOVIS delivers a structured Data Classification framework that helps you gain full visibility into your data landscape and apply the right level of protection where it matters most. Our approach combines regulatory knowledge, cybersecurity expertise, and advanced methodologies to classify data based on sensitivity, business impact, and compliance obligations.
Our Data Classification Services include:
- Data discovery and identification to build a complete inventory of assets
- Categorization of data based on sensitivity, criticality, and regulatory requirements
- Risk and impact assessment to inform prioritization and protection strategies
- Development of data labeling and tagging frameworks for consistent classification
- Implementation support for data protection controls aligned with classification levels
- Advisory on integrating classification with data governance, privacy, and security policies
- Ongoing monitoring and updates to maintain classification accuracy as data evolves
- Training and awareness programs to foster organizational adoption of classification practices
Data Integration and Migration Assistance
Organizations rely on seamless integration across diverse platforms to achieve agility and compliance. However, the complexity of merging data from multiple systems often leads to inconsistencies, operational disruptions, and regulatory exposure if not handled with precision.
ECOVIS provides specialized support in data integration and migration, helping your organization dismantle silos, modernize data architectures, and unlock the full potential of your information assets. Our methodology combines a structured data pipeline architecture with a focus on governance, security, and compliance.
Our Data Integration and Migration Services include:
- Comprehensive assessment of data sources and integration readiness
- Development of tailored data integration plans aligned with business needs
- Tools and platform analysis to identify optimal data management tools and techniques
- Design of data integration strategies with focus on governance and compliance
- Validation of data integrity during migration to minimize errors and disruptions
- Compliance reviews for Data Integration and Interoperability (DII) architectures
- Post-migration evaluations to enhance security, performance, and regulatory alignment
- Training and awareness programs to support adoption of new integration practices
System Selection, Implementation Assistance, and Project Management
Selecting and deploying the right enterprise data governance tools is one of the most critical steps an organization can take to strengthen governance, elevate data quality, and meet regulatory obligations. Yet, with a crowded technology landscape and evolving standards from bodies such as the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) and the National Data Management Office (NDMO), choosing solutions that align with your strategy can be a challenge.
ECOVIS provides structured support across the full lifecycle of system selection, implementation, and optimization to help you realize maximum value from your investment. Our approach includes a rigorous evaluation of data management tools and techniques, ensuring compatibility with your architecture, operational needs, and compliance requirements, including the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
Our System Selection and Implementation Services include:
- Independent evaluation and selection of data management tools aligned with strategic goals
- Development of tool integration strategies to reinforce governance and compliance
- Assistance in system configuration and optimization for data governance operations
- Implementation support with a focus on interoperability and scalability
- Post-implementation reviews to validate functionality and regulatory compliance
- Training and awareness programs to maximize adoption and minimize MDM challenges
- Project management oversight to reduce risk and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery
- Advisory on future-readiness, including adoption of data catalog and active metadata management solutions
Data Management as a Service
Building and maintaining an in-house Data Management Office (DMO) can be both costly and resource-intensive.
ECOVIS offers Data Management as a Service (DMaaS) to give organizations the expertise they need without the overhead of a permanent team. This managed model combines strategic leadership with operational execution, helping you achieve compliance with NDMO standards, the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), and international best practices.
Our Data Management as a Service offering delivers:
- Chief Data Officer (CDO) as a Managed Service for strategic direction
- Data Protection Officer (DPO) as a Managed Service for privacy and compliance oversight
- Centralized Data Governance Office to embed a data governance framework across the enterprise
- Continuous monitoring of regulatory obligations and compliance reporting
- Operational support for employee data management, PII protection, and data privacy and cybersecurity practices
Operational Support for Data Management and Privacy
The exponential growth of data, combined with stricter privacy and cybersecurity regulations, has made day-to-day management more complex than ever. Many organizations struggle with maintaining accurate records, safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII), and adapting to evolving frameworks such as the National Data Management Office (NDMO) standards and the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
ECOVIS provides dedicated operational support to keep your data and privacy programs running smoothly. From routine oversight of data processes to the continuous application of data privacy and cybersecurity controls, we help your organization reduce compliance risks, mitigate threats, such as data loss protection gaps, and improve the overall reliability of your data assets.
Our Operational Support for Data Management and Privacy includes:
- Resource secondment
- Data workflow management
- Performance reviews
- Operating model for data governance
- Oversight and maintenance of core data management processes
- Continuous monitoring and enforcement of privacy controls
- Compliance reviews and tracking with PDPL
- Support for secure employee data management
- Incident response and remediation planning for breaches or data loss risks
- Ongoing advisory to adapt to new data governance standards and regulatory changes
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