Modular privacy management system for structured data protection

Build a Data Privacy Framework

A data privacy framework gives your organization a clear structure for all data protection activities.

  • 01Structured privacy governance with clear responsibilities
  • 02Technical privacy architecture based on privacy by design principles
  • 03Flexible framework structure for business growth
  • 04Integrated monitoring and compliance mechanisms
11+Years of experience
120+Employees
540+Projects
ISO 27001certified

How do organizations build a data protection management system?

Building a data protection management system requires integrating organizational structures, technical solutions, and operational processes. We guide you through designing a framework architecture that defines roles and responsibilities, implements privacy-by-design principles, and ensures ongoing GDPR compliance through automated monitoring.

We accompany you in the conception and implementation of a comprehensive privacy framework that serves as a stable foundation for all data protection activities of your company.

2 service modules

What we take on for you

Bookable individually or as an end-to-end programme.

01

Privacy Governance Framework

Development of a structured governance architecture with clear responsibilities, decision paths and accountability mechanisms.

  • Privacy governance model with roles and responsibility matrix
  • Privacy committee structures and escalation processes
  • Privacy policy framework with policy hierarchy
  • Compliance monitoring and reporting structures
02

Privacy Engineering Architecture

Building a technical privacy architecture with privacy-by-design principles and automated data protection controls.

  • Privacy-by-design architecture principles and patterns
  • Automated privacy controls and enforcement
  • Privacy-preserving technologies integration
  • Data lifecycle management automation

5 phases

Our Framework-First Approach

We develop with you a privacy framework that not only meets current requirements, but also functions as an adaptive platform for future developments.

  1. Analysis of existing structures and identification of framework requirements

  2. Design of a modular framework architecture with flexible components

  3. Step-by-step implementation with continuous validation and adaptation

  4. Integration of monitoring and continuous improvement mechanisms

  5. Training and change management for sustainable framework adoption

Sarah Richter

Your contact

Sarah Richter

Head of Information Security, Cyber Security

10+ years of experience, CISA, CISM, Lead Auditor, DORA, NIS2, BCM, Cyber and Information Security

With our modular privacy framework, we enable companies to manage even complex data protection requirements in a structured, efficient and flexible manner. This way, data protection becomes an integrated, operationally viable component of modern business processes – instead of an isolated compliance task.

Our Framework Expertise

  • 01In-depth experience in privacy engineering and governance design
  • 02Proven framework methods from complex enterprise environments
  • 03Comprehensive integration of organizational and technical aspects
  • 04Continuous support in framework evolution and optimization

Framework as Foundation

A well-structured privacy framework reduces compliance costs by up to 40% and enables rapid adaptation to new regulatory requirements.

5 QUESTIONS, BRIEFLY ANSWERED

Frequently asked questions about Privacy Framework Setup

What does a data protection management system include and which components are mandatory?

A data protection management system (DPMS) covers all organizational and technical measures needed for systematic GDPR compliance. Mandatory components include the record of processing activities (Art. 30 GDPR), technical and organizational measures (Art. 32 GDPR), a data retention and deletion policy, data processing agreements with service providers, and processes for data protection impact assessments and data subject rights. ADVISORI structures these components in a modular framework that adapts to your organization’s size and can be built incrementally.

How long does it take to build a DPMS and what resources are needed?

Implementing a baseline data protection management system typically takes three to six months depending on organizational size. You need clear management commitment, a designated data protection officer, and involvement from business units. ADVISORI follows the PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act): we analyze existing structures in the planning phase, implement governance models and technical controls during execution, and continuously review and optimize the system in ongoing operations.

What is the difference between a DPMS, an ISMS, and a privacy framework?

A DPMS (data protection management system) focuses on protecting personal data under GDPR. An ISMS (information security management system) per ISO 27001 protects all information assets. A privacy framework describes the overarching structure of governance, technology, and processes for data protection. In practice, these systems complement each other: organizations with an existing ISMS can certify their DPMS as an extension under ISO 27701. ADVISORI integrates all three layers into a coherent architecture.

What role does privacy by design play when building a data privacy framework?

Privacy by design means incorporating data protection from the earliest design phase of new systems and processes rather than retrofitting it. When building a privacy framework, this approach ensures that data minimization, purpose limitation, and technical safeguards are part of the system architecture from the start. ADVISORI embeds privacy-by-design methods into development workflows and procurement guidelines so every new project automatically addresses data protection requirements.

How do you measure the effectiveness of a data protection management system?

DPMS effectiveness can be measured through concrete KPIs: number and severity of data protection incidents, response time for data subject requests, internal audit results, employee training completion rates, and coverage of the processing records. ADVISORI sets up a monitoring system that tracks these metrics automatically and evaluates them in regular management reviews. This lets you identify gaps early and develop the framework systematically.

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ISO 9001 CertifiedISO 27001 CertifiedISO 14001 CertifiedBeyondTrust PartnerBVMW Bundesverband MitgliedMitigant PartnerGoogle PartnerTop 100 InnovatorMicrosoft AzureAmazon Web Services

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