Privacy and compliance in practice
Organisations are working increasingly intensively with data, AI and new technologies. This creates opportunities, but also brings responsibilities in the areas of privacy and compliance. Privacy and compliance are therefore not only about laws and regulations, but also about how people within the organisation deal with data, information and decisions on a daily basis. It raises questions such as: what am I allowed to do with data, when is extra care required, and who is accountable?
In a data-driven organisation, employees at different levels work with personal data and sensitive information. Without clear frameworks and agreements, uncertainty arises, which can lead to hesitation, delays or unintended risks in decision-making and execution. Clarity around privacy and compliance helps people work with confidence and make considered choices.
Privacy and compliance require a coherent approach, not isolated measures. It is about clear choices, workable agreements and insight into risks and obligations. When privacy is embedded in strategic decisions as well as in day-to-day work, calm and predictability are created.
Control over privacy and compliance
Legislation such as the GDPR requires more than documentation alone. In practice, it often proves difficult to translate rules into day-to-day processes and behaviour. Especially when using AI, data analysis and working with external partners, the risk of unintentional breaches or data leaks is significant. This calls for clear definition of roles, responsibilities and decision-making.
Privacy and compliance are made tangible by making risks visible and recording choices. Not driven by fear of sanctions, but by maintaining control over the organisation. By linking privacy, ethics and governance to processes and decision-making, an approach emerges that works in practice. This helps management and teams act responsibly, without blocking innovation.
This approach requires up-to-date knowledge of legislation and how organisations operate in practice. Particularly with new technologies and changing regulations, expert guidance is essential. Not only to understand the rules, but to apply and embed them correctly. This requires in-depth expertise and practical insight.
Expert guidance and knowledge sharing
Guidance in the field of privacy and compliance is based on up-to-date knowledge and practical experience. Valérie Vernout is a certified GDPR – Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO), trained through TSTC ICT & Security Training and certified by PECB. This certification focuses on applying the GDPR in conjunction with processes, governance and oversight, with close attention to the day-to-day reality of organisations.
Organisations are supported in setting up and performing the role of Data Protection Officer (DPO), advising management and stakeholders, and ensuring ongoing compliance. This work is grounded in realistic scenarios and practical examples that align with the organisation and collaboration with external parties around data and AI.
In addition to advisory work, there is a strong focus on knowledge sharing and awareness. Through workshops and training sessions, privacy and compliance are translated into behaviour, processes and decision-making. This ensures that knowledge does not remain limited to policies and documentation, but is actively applied and embedded within the organisation. As a result, privacy and compliance not only look right on paper, but also stand up in practice.
