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Data Privacy
Data Governance and Privacy Services
Privacy Governance Framework Development
Privacy Compliance Assessments
Privacy Impact Assessments
Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)
Data Protection Officer (DPO) as a Service
Consent Management
Privacy Technology and Tools Implementation Assistance and Project Management
Privacy Training and Awareness
Ongoing Compliance Monitoring
Data Governance and Privacy Services
Privacy Governance Framework Development
Strong privacy governance is the foundation of sustainable data protection compliance. Organizations face increasing obligations under the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and other global privacy frameworks, requiring not only technical safeguards but also clearly defined policies, roles, and processes. Without a structured governance model, even the most advanced privacy technologies fail to deliver compliance or accountability.
At ECOVIS, we provide end-to-end support in building a privacy governance framework tailored to your regulatory landscape and operational realities. Our team conducts gap assessments against applicable privacy laws, develops policies and procedures to close compliance gaps, and establishes governance processes that ensure ongoing accountability. With certified experts and proven methodologies, we help organizations move beyond check-box compliance to a culture of privacy by design.
Our Privacy Governance, Policy, and Processes services include:
- Conducting gap assessments against PDPL and other relevant data privacy laws
- Developing comprehensive privacy policies, procedures, and frameworks for data handling and protection
- Establishing roles, responsibilities, and escalation procedures to operationalize privacy governance
- Designing and implementing privacy control documentation aligned with regulatory requirements
- Embedding privacy by design and privacy by default principles into organizational processes and projects
- Delivering tailored training and awareness programs for leadership and staff
- Providing ongoing advisory and operational support to ensure continuous compliance and governance maturity
Privacy Compliance Assessments
Validating compliance with applicable data privacy laws and standards is not a one-time exercise—it is an ongoing obligation. Regulators under the PDPL and other privacy frameworks expect organizations to demonstrate accountability, implement appropriate controls, and remediate identified gaps. Without structured compliance assessments, organizations risk regulatory penalties, loss of trust, and exposure of sensitive personal data.
ECOVIS delivers comprehensive privacy compliance assessments that go beyond surface-level reviews. Our methodology combines documentation analysis, control validation, and operational reviews to provide a clear picture of where your organization stands and what needs to be done to achieve compliance. We also assist with implementing the required controls, frameworks, and reporting mechanisms to ensure that compliance is both demonstrable and sustainable.
Our Privacy Compliance Assessment services include:
- Performing end-to-end compliance assessments against PDPL and sector-specific privacy laws
- Reviewing and validating the effectiveness of privacy policies, processes, and technical controls
- Identifying compliance gaps and delivering structured remediation plans
- Assisting with the development and implementation of documentation such as privacy frameworks, DSR procedures, and privacy notices
- Conducting maturity assessments to benchmark progress and readiness against best practices
- Supporting organizations during regulatory reviews, inquiries, and audits
- Offering compliance training and workshops to build internal capabilities
Privacy Impact Assessments
New business initiatives, digital transformation projects, and cross-border data transfers all carry inherent privacy risks. In today’s regulatory landscape, organizations must go beyond compliance checklists and proactively assess the potential impact of their data processing activities on individuals’ rights and freedoms.
Under the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), as well as international frameworks such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), conducting structured Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs), and Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs) is not just a best practice but often a legal requirement.
Our Privacy Impact Assessment services include:
- Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high-risk data processing activities
- Supporting Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs) to ensure lawful and transparent processing under applicable data privacy laws
- Carrying out Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs) for international data flows, particularly under PDPL requirements
- Identifying and analyzing risks to personally identifiable information privacy (PII privacy) in sensitive processing operations
- Developing tailored risk mitigation strategies to reduce exposure to cybersecurity and data loss protection threats
- Integrating assessment findings into organizational privacy governance policies and processes
- Providing documentation and evidence required for regulators, auditors, and stakeholders
Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)
Maintaining a comprehensive Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) is a cornerstone of modern data privacy compliance. Under frameworks such as the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), organizations are required to keep detailed and up-to-date documentation of how personal data is collected, stored, shared, and processed. Failure to do so exposes businesses to significant regulatory, financial, and reputational risks.
At ECOVIS, we help organizations design and maintain a RoPA register that not only meets legal obligations but also enhances data governance and accountability. Our methodology combines practical templates, regulatory expertise, and hands-on guidance, ensuring your organization has a structured, auditable, and future-proof approach to privacy management.
Our RoPA services include:
- Assisting in the creation and maintenance of RoPA registers aligned with PDPL and other data privacy laws
- Developing structured RoPA templates, policies, and procedures tailored to your organization’s operations
- Mapping and documenting all personal data flows across systems, departments, and third parties
- Integrating RoPA into your broader privacy governance and compliance framework
- Ensuring alignment with other key privacy requirements, including DPIAs, consent management, data subject rights (DSRs), and privacy notices
- Providing advisory and regulatory compliance support during audits or investigations
- Delivering training and awareness programs in English and Arabic to equip internal teams with the knowledge to manage RoPA effectively
- Offering managed data privacy services, including ongoing operational support for maintaining RoPA
Data Protection Officer (DPO) as a Service
Appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is a legal requirement under the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and other international privacy regulations for organizations that process significant volumes of personal data or engage in high-risk processing activities. Even where not strictly mandated, many organizations recognize the value of a DPO in strengthening privacy governance, risk management, and regulatory engagement. However, hiring and retaining a full-time, in-house DPO with the required expertise can be costly and challenging.
ECOVIS offers DPO as a Service, providing organizations with access to certified, highly experienced data privacy professionals on a flexible and cost-effective basis. Our DPOs act as trusted advisors, ensuring your privacy program is compliant, responsive, and aligned with global best practices, while also serving as the primary point of contact with regulators and data subjects. With deep knowledge of PDPL and sector-specific privacy obligations, our team helps you navigate complex compliance requirements and embed privacy into daily operations.
Our DPO as a Service offering includes:
- Acting as the formal DPO role as required by PDPL and other privacy laws
- Overseeing privacy governance frameworks and the implementation of policies and controls
- Serving as the contact point for regulatory authorities and facilitating regulatory reporting
- Managing data subject rights (DSR) requests, including access, rectification, erasure, and portability
- Supporting incident response and breach notification processes in line with legal requirements
- Advising on privacy risks associated with new projects, technologies, and third-party relationships
- Delivering awareness training to foster a culture of compliance and accountability
- Providing ongoing monitoring, reporting, and advisory services to maintain compliance maturity
Consent Management
Under the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and similar international frameworks, organizations must obtain, manage, and document valid consent before processing personal data in many scenarios. Consent must be freely given, informed, specific, and unambiguous, with clear mechanisms for withdrawal. Failing to establish proper consent management processes exposes organizations to regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust.
ECOVIS helps organizations design and implement comprehensive consent management frameworks that not only meet legal requirements but also enhance transparency and accountability. Our approach combines policies, processes, and technical controls to ensure consent is captured, tracked, and managed consistently across all data processing activities.
Our Consent Management services include:
- Developing consent collection mechanisms aligned with PDPL
- Creating and customizing consent forms, privacy notices, and opt-in/opt-out workflows
- Implementing consent tracking systems to log and monitor consent across data processing operations
- Establishing procedures for consent withdrawal and preference management
- Integrating consent management solutions with customer-facing systems and digital platforms
- Aligning consent management practices with data subject rights (DSR) handling and RoPA requirements
- Delivering training and awareness programs to ensure employees understand consent obligations
Privacy Technology and Tools Implementation Assistance and Project Management
Modern privacy compliance cannot be achieved through policies alone. Organizations must also implement specialized privacy technologies and tools to automate compliance processes, manage consent, track personal data processing, and monitor risks. Under the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL and other global privacy frameworks, regulators increasingly expect organizations to demonstrate not only policies on paper but also effective operational controls embedded in technology systems.
ECOVIS provides end-to-end support in privacy technology selection, implementation, and project management, helping organizations adopt the right tools to meet both regulatory requirements and business objectives. Our methodology follows a structured approach to system evaluation, gap analysis, tool deployment, and change management, ensuring seamless adoption across your enterprise.
Our services include:
- Assessing organizational requirements and conducting a privacy technology needs analysis
- Supporting system selection and vendor evaluation for tools such as consent management, RoPA maintenance, and data subject rights (DSR) automation
- Designing and implementing privacy controls and frameworks aligned with PDPL and other privacy laws
- Developing and tailoring templates, policies, and procedures to integrate with chosen tools
- Providing project management support, including planning, execution, reporting, and quality management
- Delivering training programs (English and Arabic) to ensure employees understand and adopt new privacy tools effectively
- Offering advisory assistance during post-implementation to fine-tune configurations, mitigate risks, and optimize compliance operations
Privacy Training and Awareness
Even the most advanced data privacy frameworks and technologies fall short without well-informed employees who understand their role in protecting personal data. Under the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and other global data privacy laws, organizations are required to demonstrate not only technical and procedural compliance but also that their staff are adequately trained in handling personal data and responding to privacy risks.
At ECOVIS, we design and deliver comprehensive employee training programs that build awareness, strengthen compliance culture, and ensure that employees at every level—from leadership to operational staff—are confident in applying privacy principles in their daily work.
Our services include:
- Developing customized training programs aligned with PDPL and organizational policies
- Delivering awareness workshops for executives, managers, and operational teams on data privacy and cybersecurity responsibilities
- Designing specialized training modules for functions handling high volumes of personal data, such as HR, IT, and customer service
- Providing role-based training to Data Protection Officers (DPOs), compliance teams, and privacy champions
- Offering interactive e-learning modules for scalable, ongoing employee awareness
- Running incident response simulations and privacy drills to prepare staff for real-world scenarios
- Supporting organizations with training documentation, certifications, and records to demonstrate compliance to regulators
Ongoing Compliance Monitoring
Compliance with data privacy laws such as the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) in Saudi Arabia and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU is not a one-time activity. Regulations evolve, new technologies are adopted, and data environments grow more complex. Without proactive monitoring, even well-designed privacy frameworks risk becoming outdated, exposing organizations to regulatory fines, reputational harm, and operational disruptions.
At ECOVIS, we provide ongoing compliance monitoring services that help organizations maintain alignment with regulatory requirements, strengthen their data privacy and cybersecurity posture, and quickly identify emerging risks. Our monitoring methodology is both proactive and adaptive, combining regulatory compliance consulting, advanced data management tools and techniques, and continuous oversight to ensure that your organization always remains compliant.
Our services include:
- Establishing compliance monitoring frameworks aligned with PDPL and other applicable data privacy laws
- Conducting regular audits and health checks to validate controls and identify gaps in compliance
- Implementing automated monitoring solutions to track consent, data flows, and retention timelines
- Reviewing and updating the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) and related documentation to reflect operational changes
- Monitoring high-risk data categories, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII), employee data management, and sensitive financial or health data
- Providing regulatory updates and impact assessments as new rules or amendments are introduced by bodies like the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA)
- Delivering ongoing advisory support to remediate gaps, strengthen processes, and align with global data governance best practices
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