The General Data Protection Regulation places complex requirements on cloud computing environments through cross-border data transfer compliance, cloud provider due diligence, data residency requirements and multi-cloud governance structures for secure cloud data processing. Successful GDPR cloud computing management goes beyond traditional data protection approaches and creates integrated cloud governance systems that smoothly connect cloud privacy, vendor management and operational efficiency. We develop tailored cloud compliance frameworks that not only meet regulatory requirements but also unlock strategic cloud business opportunities, minimise risks and establish sustainable competitive advantages through superior cloud governance and cloud data protection excellence.
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Under the GDPR, every cloud provider processing personal data is a data processor. Without a valid DPA under Article 28 GDPR, fines of up to EUR 20 million apply. Particularly critical: third-country transfers to the US require additional safeguards following the Schrems II ruling.
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We work in a structured and practical manner. From stocktaking through legal assessment to implementing technical measures, we guide you step by step to GDPR-compliant cloud usage.
Stocktaking: inventory of all cloud services, data flows and existing contracts
Legal assessment: gap analysis against GDPR requirements (Articles 28, 44 ff.)
Action planning: prioritised recommendations with timeline
Implementation: DPA creation, TOM implementation, employee training
Monitoring: regular review and adjustment to regulatory changes
"Strategic GDPR cloud computing excellence is the foundation for future-proof multi-cloud data protection governance, combining comprehensive cloud compliance with operational cloud innovation. Modern cloud compliance frameworks not only create regulatory security but also unlock strategic cloud business opportunities, operational synergies and sustainable competitive differentiation. Our integrated cloud governance approaches transform complex cloud compliance challenges into strategic business enablers that ensure long-term cloud business success and operational excellence."

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We offer you tailored solutions for your digital transformation
We develop comprehensive cloud impact assessment frameworks that smoothly integrate complete multi-cloud transparency with operational efficiency while maximising GDPR compliance.
We implement solid cloud privacy management systems that create clear accountability, efficient cloud governance processes and a sustainable cloud compliance culture.
We develop comprehensive cross-border data transfer governance systems that support strategic cloud decisions while defining clear standards and guidelines.
We implement modern RegTech solutions that automate cloud provider management while enabling real-time monitoring, intelligent analytics and efficient reporting.
We create sustainable cloud compliance cultures that embed multi-cloud governance frameworks throughout the entire organisation while promoting employee engagement.
We ensure long-term cloud compliance excellence through continuous monitoring, performance assessment and proactive optimisation of your multi-cloud governance frameworks.
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The General Data Protection Regulation places complex requirements on AI systems through privacy-by-design principles, automated decision-making compliance, transparency obligations and algorithmic accountability for secure AI data processing. Successful GDPR AI compliance management goes beyond traditional data protection approaches and creates integrated AI governance systems that smoothly connect AI innovation, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. We develop tailored AI compliance frameworks that not only meet regulatory requirements, but also unlock strategic AI business opportunities, minimise risks and establish sustainable competitive advantages through superior AI governance and AI data protection excellence.
Art. 30 GDPR requires asset managers and fund management companies to document all processing activities involving personal data without gaps. A structured data inventory forms the foundation for records of processing activities, retention policies and the implementation of data subject rights. We support financial services firms from initial assessment through the creation of records of processing activities to audit-ready documentation of technical and organisational measures.
The General Data Protection Regulation presents banks and financial service providers with unique challenges due to complex customer data processing, cross-border data transfers, and strict regulatory requirements. Successful GDPR compliance in the banking sector requires more than standardized data protection approaches — it requires specialized banking expertise that smoothly connects data protection law with financial regulation. We develop tailored GDPR banking frameworks that not only ensure legal compliance but also increase operational efficiency, strengthen customer trust, and establish sustainable competitive advantages through superior data protection governance in the financial sector.
The General Data Protection Regulation places complex requirements on international data transfers through adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, and transfer impact assessments for secure cross-border data transmission. Successful cross-border transfer management goes beyond traditional compliance approaches and creates integrated governance systems that smoothly connect international data transfer security, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. We develop tailored transfer frameworks that not only meet regulatory requirements but also enable strategic international business opportunities, minimize risks, and establish sustainable competitive advantages through superior cross-border governance and international data protection excellence.
The General Data Protection Regulation places complex demands on data breach response management through time-critical notification compliance, comprehensive data subject rights fulfilment, regulatory authority communication and systematic post-breach recovery processes for sustainable data protection governance. Successful GDPR breach response management goes beyond traditional incident response approaches and creates integrated governance systems that smoothly connect breach prevention, rapid response and stakeholder communication. We develop tailored breach response frameworks that not only meet regulatory requirements but also enable strategic business continuity, minimise reputational risks and establish lasting competitive advantages through superior incident management governance and data protection excellence.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires systematic and sustainable implementation. We support you in the complete fulfillment of all data protection requirements.
Insurance companies process particularly sensitive personal data — from health data and creditworthiness information to risk profiles. The GDPR therefore imposes stringent requirements on the insurance sector: legal bases under Art. 6 and Art. 9, consent management, data protection impact assessments for scoring and profiling, and deletion concepts that account for insurance-specific retention obligations. We advise insurers on the practical implementation of all GDPR obligations — legally compliant, efficient and aligned with industry-specific regulations such as codes of conduct under Art. 40 GDPR and national insurance supervision requirements.
Ensure continuous compliance with GDPR requirements through our comprehensive ongoing compliance approach. We establish data protection governance structures, automated monitoring mechanisms, and proactive adaptation processes that guarantee lasting compliance and sustainably minimize data protection risks.
The General Data Protection Regulation places complex demands on Privacy-by-Design implementation through proactive privacy protection, privacy-as-default settings, privacy-embedded design, and full-functionality privacy balance for sustainable data protection governance. Successful GDPR Privacy-by-Design management goes beyond traditional compliance approaches and creates integrated privacy systems that smoothly connect privacy engineering, data minimization, and user privacy rights. We develop tailored Privacy-by-Design frameworks that not only meet regulatory requirements but also enable strategic business innovation, minimize privacy risks, and establish sustainable competitive advantages through superior privacy governance and data protection excellence.
A professional GDPR readiness assessment reveals where your organisation stands on data protection. We evaluate your current maturity level, uncover compliance gaps, and develop a prioritised roadmap to full GDPR conformity.
GDPR Article 28 requires controllers to engage only processors that provide sufficient guarantees for appropriate technical and organisational measures. A legally sound data processing agreement (DPA) governs the subject matter, duration, purpose and security measures of data processing. ADVISORI supports you in selecting and assessing processors, drafting your DPA and establishing ongoing monitoring – practical, legally compliant and efficient.
A DPA under Article
28 GDPR governs the processing of personal data by a service provider. As soon as your organisation stores or processes personal data in the cloud, the cloud provider is a data processor. The DPA must specify the subject matter and duration of processing, types of data, categories of data subjects, and technical and organisational measures. Without a valid DPA, fines of up to EUR
10 million or 2% of annual turnover may apply.
Yes, but under strict conditions. Since the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) of 2023, data transfers to certified US companies are again possible on the basis of an adequacy decision. However, you should verify whether your provider is DPF-certified, deploy supplementary safeguards such as encryption, and conduct a transfer impact assessment. For non-certified providers, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with additional guarantees are required.
Article
32 GDPR requires technical and organisational measures reflecting the state of the art. These include: encryption of personal data in transit and at rest, access controls and authorisation management, access logging, regular security testing and backup strategies. The specific measures depend on the sensitivity of the data and the risk to data subjects.
A DPIA under Article
35 GDPR is required when cloud processing is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of data subjects. This particularly applies to processing special categories of data (health data, financial data), large-scale systematic monitoring, and the use of new technologies. Supervisory authorities have published lists specifying processing activities for which a DPIA is mandatory.
Look for the following criteria: server location in the EU or a country with an adequacy decision, ISO 27001 or SOC
2 certification, willingness to conclude a DPA under Article
28 GDPR, transparent rules on sub-processors, and audit rights. European alternatives such as IONOS, Hetzner or OVHcloud often offer simpler GDPR compliance than US hyperscalers.
The DPF has allowed data transfers to certified US companies without additional safeguards since July 2023. All major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) are DPF-certified. However, the risk of annulment by the CJEU remains. Organisations should therefore continue to implement supplementary safeguards and prepare a contingency plan in case the DPF is invalidated.
You must document all cloud processing activities in the record of processing activities (Article
30 GDPR). This includes the purpose of processing, categories of data and data subjects, recipients (cloud providers and their sub-processors), erasure deadlines and technical and organisational measures. Additionally, DPAs, transfer impact assessments and, where applicable, data protection impact assessments must be documented and retained.
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