In times of constantly evolving technologies and increasing threats, protecting critical business data through comprehensive disaster recovery planning is becoming increasingly important. Organizations should take data continuity seriously and prevent any vulnerabilities, particularly in environments handling sensitive information. We provide advice and information on all matters relating to disaster recovery data protection and assist your business continuity efforts.

Our experts analyze your processes, uncover vulnerabilities, and help you implement a cost-effective company-wide disaster recovery data protection management system. They do so with reference to regulatory requirements and industry best practices for business continuity planning.

As a recognized and independent consultancy, we help you meet the extensive requirements of disaster recovery regulations and compliance standards. Rely on our extensive experience and expertise. Our experts are always up to date with current legislation and evolving regulatory requirements.

Your critical business data is safe with us. Contact us and find out more about our disaster recovery services.

Important Note: Regulatory bodies conduct regular and detailed disaster recovery audits involving both organizations and their implementation partners. According to current guidelines, failing these audits can result in business disruption until deficiencies are rectified. It is essential to take time to properly setup, implement and document disaster recovery data protection systems.

Our disaster recovery data protection services help you save money while ensuring business continuity. You can fulfill all regulatory requirements and achieve optimal operational certainty with a disaster recovery management system tailored to your specific needs. Benefit from the data protection expertise of our consultants. Improve trust among your stakeholders and partners. You may even obtain better terms from regulators and simplify compliance management.

Our experts analyze your disaster recovery capabilities in line with current regulatory requirements and industry standards. On this basis, we jointly identify the best possible measures to ensure the protection and recovery of your critical business data.

We proceed as follows:

1. Analysis of Your Data Protection and Business Impact Assessment

We analyze the state of your data protection infrastructure and business continuity procedures at your organization. We examine current processes and efficiently uncover potential vulnerabilities in your critical systems and data handling.

Business Impact Analysis Process:

• Identify the most critical business functions and data systems
• Assess the impact of system disruption on operations
• Evaluate potential threats including natural disasters, cyberattacks, and system failures
• Determine vulnerabilities to various threat scenarios

Key Metrics Determination:

• Recovery Time Objective (RTO): Maximum acceptable time to restore systems after a disaster
• Recovery Point Objective (RPO): Maximum acceptable data loss tolerance
• Risk assessment and threat analysis specific to your operations

2. Target Planning for Disaster Recovery Data Protection Management

We plan your disaster recovery data protection management while incorporating legal, process, organizational and technical aspects. We do so based on current regulatory requirements and industry best practices. When we plan processes for an effective disaster recovery system, such as backup strategies and recovery procedures, we also consider the resources required and overall economic efficiency.

Comprehensive Recovery Planning:

• Team Structure and Responsibilities: Dedicated teams with clear roles and contact procedures
• Critical Systems Inventory: Comprehensive mapping of all critical systems, software, hardware, and data with priority rankings
• Data Backup and Recovery Strategies:
  • Implementation of robust backup systems with frequent, redundant data copies
  • Application of the 3-2-1 backup rule: three copies of data, two different media types, one off-site
  • Off-site storage solutions including cloud-based backup systems
  • Redundancy and failover systems for mission-critical operations
  Evaluate potential threats including natural disasters, cyberattacks, and system failures
• Determine vulnerabilities to various threat scenarios

Key Metrics Determination:

• Recovery Time Objective (RTO): Maximum acceptable time to restore systems after a disaster
• Recovery Point Objective (RPO): Maximum acceptable data loss tolerance
• Risk assessment and threat analysis specific to your operations

Legal Basis & Consent Management

• Legal Basis Mapping: Identification of appropriate legal grounds for data processing
• Consent Mechanisms: Implementation of valid, freely-given consent systems
• Withdrawal Procedures: Systems for easy consent withdrawal and management
• Documentation: Comprehensive records of legal basis and consent decisions

Data Subject Rights Implementation

• Rights Fulfillment Systems: Processes for handling data subject requests
• Response Procedures: Standardized workflows for timely rights responses
• Identity Verification: Secure methods for confirming data subject identity
• Appeals Process: Procedures for handling disputes and complaints

Privacy by Design & Default

• System Architecture Review: Evaluation of data protection in system design
• Default Settings Optimization: Privacy-protective default configurations
• Data Minimization: Strategies for collecting and processing only necessary data
• Technical Safeguards: Implementation of privacy-enhancing technologies

International Data Transfers

• Transfer Mechanism Assessment: Evaluation of cross-border data transfer requirements
• Adequacy Decision Compliance: Implementation of approved transfer mechanisms
• Standard Contractual Clauses: Development and implementation of SCCs
• Binding Corporate Rules: Support for multinational transfer frameworks

Breach Response & Notification

• Incident Response Plans: Comprehensive breach detection and response procedures
• Notification Procedures: Systems for timely regulatory and individual notifications
• Risk Assessment: Evaluation of breach likelihood and potential impact
• Documentation: Complete breach response documentation and reporting

Phase 1: Data Mapping & Gap Analysis (3-6 weeks)

• Complete inventory of personal data processing activities
• Assessment of current privacy practices against GDPR requirements
• Identification of compliance gaps and risk areas
• Documentation of data flows and processing purposes

Phase 2: Compliance Strategy Development (2-3 weeks)

• Customized compliance roadmap based on your business needs
• Priority ranking of compliance initiatives
• Resource requirement planning and timeline development
• Legal basis determination for all processing activities

Phase 3: Implementation & Documentation (6-16 weeks)

• Policy and procedure development
• Technical safeguard implementation
• Staff training and awareness programs
• Privacy notice and consent mechanism deployment

Phase 4: Ongoing Compliance Management (Ongoing)

• Regular compliance audits and assessments
• Privacy impact assessment support
• Regulatory update monitoring and implementation
• Continuous improvement of privacy practices

• Technology & Software Companies
• E-commerce & Retail Organizations
• Financial Services & Fintech
• Healthcare & Life Sciences
• Marketing & Advertising Agencies
• Professional Services Firms
• Manufacturing & Industrial Companies
• Educational Institutions

Technical & Organizational Measures

Implementation of appropriate security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

Data Protection Officer (DPO) Support

Guidance on DPO appointment requirements and ongoing support for DPO functions and responsibilities.

Record Keeping

Development of comprehensive records of processing activities as required under Article 30.

Vendor Management

Assessment and management of third-party processors to ensure GDPR compliance throughout your supply chain.

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