Tech Compliance (Data, AI, Cyber)
Data, AI systems and connected infrastructures are at the core of modern business – and at the centre of an increasingly dense regulatory landscape.
With Tech Compliance (Data, AI, Cyber), we help companies navigate data protection law, AI regulation and cyber security requirements without slowing innovation. Our goal is compliance that enables growth, not friction.
What Tech Compliance means in practice
Tech compliance requires a clear understanding of data flows, technology stacks, governance structures and risk exposure across the organisation.
We design operating models that combine legal compliance, technical realities and business objectives – ensuring that responsibility, documentation and controls are aligned from day one.
Our services at a glance
Data Protection & Data Governance
- Mapping of data processing activities and data flows
- Preparation and review of records of processing activities and data flow maps
- Data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
- International data transfers and transfer impact assessments
- Allocation of controller/processor responsibilities
- Privacy-by-design and data protection management systems
- Data Protection Management System (policies, processes, reporting, KPIs)
AI-Compliance
- Classification of AI use cases under the EU AI Act
- AI governance frameworks and approval processes
- Technical documentation and human oversight concepts
- Human Oversight & Escalation Procedures (“Human in the loop / on the loop”)
- Alignment with data protection and IP requirements
- Contractual allocation of AI-related risks
- Training sessions/workshops for Legal, Compliance, IT, Product, and business units
Data Act & Data Economy
- Impact assessments for data-driven business models
- Mapping of data sources, data types, and access rights
- Data access and data sharing obligations
- Data licensing, data sharing, and data access agreements (liability, intellectual property, competition, confidentiality)
- Alignment with IP, data protection, and IT contract frameworks
- Processes/Committees for Managing Data Use (Data Council, Use Case Review)
- Assistance with interactions with government agencies and regulatory bodies (where relevant for regulatory purposes)
Digital Ethics & Corporate Digital Responsibility
- Digital ethics and CDR guidelines
- Governance for high-risk AI and data use cases
- Gremienstrukturen (Ethikboard, Use-Case-Committee) inkl. Eskalationswegen
- Integration into risk management, product development, and vendor management
- Transparency and explainability concepts
- Training and awareness programmes
- Support for external communications (e.g., CDR/ESG reports with a digital focus)
Cyber Resilience & IT Security
- Gap analyses under NIS2, DORA and CRA
- ISMS structures and incident response processes
- Security policies, emergency and incident response plans, including reporting procedures
- Table-top exercises and crisis simulations
- Contracts with IT/cloud service providers (security clauses, audit rights, reporting obligations, liability)
- Product safety and compliance requirements according to CRA (software and hardware)
- Support in regulatory audits and investigations
Typical use cases
- Roll-out of AI systems in core business or internal processes
- Implementation of enterprise data platforms and analytics environments
- Preparation for regulatory audits or supervisory reviews
- Cross-border data sharing and platform ecosystems
- Cyber incidents and data breaches requiring rapid response
Team & contact
If you have any questions about tech compliance or would like to discuss a specific project, please feel free to contact us or reach out directly to our representatives.