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EPC Group

Enterprise Microsoft consulting with 29 years serving Fortune 500 companies.

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About EPC Group

EPC Group is a Microsoft consulting firm founded in 1997 (originally Enterprise Project Consulting, renamed EPC Group in 2005). 29 years of enterprise Microsoft consulting experience. EPC Group historically held the distinction of being the oldest continuous Microsoft Gold Partner in North America from 2016 until the program's retirement. Because Microsoft officially deprecated the Gold/Silver tiering framework, EPC Group transitioned to the modern Microsoft Solutions Partner ecosystem and currently holds the core Microsoft Solutions Partner designations.

Headquartered at 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 830, Houston, TX 77056. Public clients include NASA, FBI, Federal Reserve, Pentagon, United Airlines, PepsiCo, Nike, and Northrop Grumman. 6,500+ SharePoint implementations, 1,500+ Power BI deployments, 500+ Microsoft Fabric implementations, 70+ Fortune 500 organizations served, 11,000+ enterprise engagements, 200+ Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft 365 consultants on staff.

About Errin O'Connor

Errin O'Connor is the Founder, CEO, and Chief AI Architect of EPC Group. Microsoft MVP multiple years, first awarded 2003. 4× Microsoft Press bestselling author of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Inside Out (MS Press 2007), Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Inside Out (MS Press 2011), SharePoint 2013 Field Guide (Sams/Pearson 2014), and Microsoft Power BI Dashboards Step by Step (MS Press 2018).

Original SharePoint Beta Team member (Project Tahoe). Original Power BI Beta Team member (Project Crescent). FedRAMP framework contributor. Worked with U.S. CIO Vivek Kundra on the Obama administration's 25-Point Plan to reform federal IT, and with NASA CIO Chris Kemp as Lead Architect on the NASA Nebula Cloud project. Speaker at Microsoft Ignite, SharePoint Conference, KMWorld, and DATAVERSITY.

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EPC Group provides GDPR compliance consulting for enterprises operating in the EU or processing EU resident data. We conduct GDPR gap assessments, perform data mapping, implement technical controls using Microsoft Purview and Defender, and produce audit documentation — helping organizations meet Article 25, 30, 32, and 37 obligations.

Key Facts

  • GDPR applies to any organization processing EU resident data — regardless of where the organization is headquartered.
  • Maximum GDPR fine: €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover (whichever is higher).
  • GDPR requires a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for certain organizations — EPC Group provides DPO services.
  • Microsoft 365 and Azure include GDPR-ready tools: Purview, Compliance Manager, and Customer Lockbox.
  • EPC Group: 29-year Microsoft consulting firm. All six Solutions Partner designations.

GDPR Consulting Services | EU Data Privacy Compliance

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EU Data Privacy Compliance

GDPR Consulting Services

Achieve and maintain GDPR compliance with expert guidance, comprehensive assessments, and Microsoft compliance tool implementation. Protect personal data while enabling your business operations across the European Union.

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Our Services

Comprehensive GDPR Consulting Solutions

End-to-end GDPR compliance services from initial assessment to ongoing Data Protection Officer support.

GDPR Assessment

Comprehensive gap analysis of your current data protection practices against GDPR requirements. We identify compliance gaps and prioritize remediation efforts.

  • Current state compliance assessment
  • Gap analysis and risk scoring
  • Prioritized remediation roadmap
  • Executive summary for leadership
  • Regulatory readiness evaluation
  • Third-party vendor assessment

Data Mapping & Discovery

Identify, classify, and document all personal data across your organization. Create a comprehensive data inventory with processing activities and data flows.

  • Personal data discovery
  • Data flow documentation
  • Records of processing activities
  • Data classification framework
  • Cross-border transfer mapping
  • Retention schedule development

Policy Development

Develop comprehensive privacy policies, procedures, and documentation aligned with GDPR requirements and your organizational needs.

  • Privacy policy creation
  • Data protection procedures
  • Consent management framework
  • Data subject request procedures
  • Breach response protocols
  • Employee privacy guidelines

DPO Services

Outsourced Data Protection Officer services providing expert guidance, regulatory liaison, and ongoing compliance oversight for your organization.

  • Virtual DPO services
  • Regulatory authority liaison
  • DPIA oversight and review
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Staff training coordination
  • Annual compliance reporting
Microsoft Compliance Tools

Leverage Microsoft 365 for GDPR Compliance

We implement and configure Microsoft's powerful compliance tools to automate GDPR controls and streamline data protection.

Microsoft Compliance Manager

Leverage Compliance Manager for automated GDPR assessments, control mapping, and continuous compliance scoring across your Microsoft 365 environment.

  • Pre-built GDPR assessment template
  • Automated control testing
  • Compliance score tracking
  • Improvement action recommendations
  • Evidence collection automation

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Implement DLP policies to prevent unauthorized disclosure of personal data across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.

  • Sensitive information type detection
  • Custom policy creation
  • Endpoint DLP enforcement
  • Policy tips and user education
  • Incident reporting and investigation

Retention Policies

Configure retention and deletion policies to ensure personal data is kept only as long as necessary and disposed of properly.

  • Automated retention enforcement
  • Legal hold management
  • Disposition review workflows
  • Records management integration
  • Audit trail maintenance

Content Search & eDiscovery

Enable efficient response to data subject access requests with powerful search and export capabilities across Microsoft 365.

  • Cross-service content search
  • Data subject request fulfillment
  • Bulk export capabilities
  • Case management workflows
  • Audit log search
Data Subject Rights

Key GDPR Requirements We Address

Our consulting services ensure full compliance with all GDPR data subject rights and organizational obligations.

Article 15

Right to Access

Data subjects can request access to their personal data and information about how it is processed.

Article 16

Right to Rectification

Individuals have the right to have inaccurate personal data corrected or completed.

Article 17

Right to Erasure

The "right to be forgotten" allows individuals to request deletion of their personal data.

Article 20

Data Portability

Data subjects can receive their data in a structured format and transfer it to another controller.

Article 33-34

Breach Notification

Organizations must notify authorities within 72 hours and affected individuals without undue delay.

Article 6

Lawful Processing

All data processing must have a valid legal basis such as consent, contract, or legitimate interest.

Our Methodology

GDPR Assessment & Implementation Process

Our proven methodology ensures comprehensive GDPR compliance with minimal disruption to your business operations.

01

Discovery & Scoping

We assess your current data landscape, identify stakeholders, and define the scope of GDPR compliance efforts based on your business operations.

02

Data Inventory

Comprehensive data mapping to identify all personal data, processing activities, data flows, and third-party relationships.

03

Gap Assessment

Detailed analysis of current practices against GDPR requirements, identifying gaps and assigning risk scores for prioritization.

04

Remediation Planning

Development of a prioritized roadmap addressing technical, organizational, and procedural compliance gaps.

05

Implementation

Execute remediation activities including policy development, technical controls, and Microsoft compliance tool configuration.

06

Ongoing Compliance

Continuous monitoring, regular assessments, and DPO services to maintain GDPR compliance as your organization evolves.

100%
Compliance Coverage

Full alignment with all GDPR articles and requirements

72hr
Breach Readiness

Prepared for regulatory notification requirements

25+
Years Experience

Microsoft Gold Partner compliance expertise

Fortune 500
Enterprise Clients

Trusted by global enterprises across industries

Why EPC Group

Your Trusted GDPR Compliance Partner

With deep Microsoft ecosystem expertise and extensive compliance experience, we deliver practical GDPR solutions for enterprise organizations.

Microsoft Expertise

Deep knowledge of Microsoft compliance tools including Compliance Manager, DLP, and Information Protection.

Industry Experience

GDPR implementation experience across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and technology sectors.

Practical Approach

Focus on pragmatic, business-aligned compliance that protects data while enabling operations.

Ongoing Support

Virtual DPO services and continuous compliance monitoring for sustained GDPR adherence.

Start Your GDPR Compliance Journey

Schedule a free consultation with our GDPR experts to assess your compliance posture and develop a roadmap for full GDPR alignment.

Schedule GDPR AssessmentCall (888) 381-9725

Free assessment. No obligation. Response within 24 hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What compliance frameworks does EPC Group support?

EPC Group supports HIPAA (healthcare), SOC 2 Type II (financial services), FedRAMP Moderate/High (government), CMMC Level 2 (defense), GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), FERPA (education), FINRA (financial), and the EU AI Act. Our compliance implementations are built on the Microsoft compliance toolkit.

How does compliance consulting work with EPC Group?

EPC Group conducts a compliance gap assessment, maps your current state to target framework requirements, implements technical controls using Microsoft Purview/Defender/Entra ID, documents evidence for auditors, and provides ongoing monitoring and remediation support.

How much does compliance consulting cost?

Compliance consulting ranges from $50K-$250K depending on framework complexity. A single-framework implementation (e.g., SOC 2) costs $50K-$100K. Multi-framework environments (HIPAA + SOC 2 + GDPR) cost $150K-$250K. Ongoing compliance monitoring retainers start at $5K/month.

How long does it take to achieve compliance?

Timeline depends on your current state and target framework. SOC 2 readiness typically takes 3-6 months, HIPAA compliance takes 4-8 months, FedRAMP-aligned consulting expertise work takes 9-18 months, and CMMC Level 2 certification takes 6-12 months. EPC Group provides detailed timelines after gap assessment.

GDPR Compliance Consulting: EU Data Privacy

EPC Group provides GDPR compliance consulting for enterprises operating in the EU or processing EU resident data. We conduct GDPR gap assessments, perform data mapping, implement technical controls using Microsoft Purview and Defender, and produce audit documentation — helping organizations meet Article 25, 30, 32, and 37 obligations.

Key facts

  • GDPR applies to any organization processing EU resident data — regardless of where the organization is headquartered.
  • Maximum GDPR fine: €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover (whichever is higher).
  • GDPR requires a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for certain organizations — EPC Group provides DPO services.
  • Microsoft 365 and Azure include GDPR-ready tools: Purview, Compliance Manager, and Customer Lockbox.
  • EPC Group: 29-year Microsoft consulting firm. All six Solutions Partner designations.

GDPR consulting services

EPC Group covers the four core GDPR compliance workstreams that every organization processing EU data must address.

GDPR assessment

EPC Group conducts a GDPR gap assessment against your current practices and controls. We identify gaps against all ten GDPR chapters, score risk by gap, and produce a prioritized remediation roadmap with effort and cost estimates.

Data mapping and discovery

Article 30 requires a Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) documenting what personal data you process, why, where it flows, and how long you keep it. EPC Group automates data discovery using Microsoft Purview and builds the RoPA documentation for you.

  • Microsoft Purview Content Explorer — scans Microsoft 365 for EU personal data.
  • Sensitivity labels — classify PII by type (name, email, national ID, health data).
  • Data map — documents data flows between systems, countries, and third-party processors.

Policy development

EPC Group writes the GDPR policy documents your organization needs:

  • Privacy Notice (Article 13/14 — transparency obligations).
  • Data Retention and Deletion Policy (Article 5 — storage limitation).
  • Data Breach Response Plan (Articles 33/34 — 72-hour notification requirement).
  • Data Subject Rights Procedure (Articles 15–22 — right of access, erasure, portability).
  • Data Transfer Mechanism (Standard Contractual Clauses for non-EU data transfers).

DPO services

GDPR Article 37 requires a Data Protection Officer for public authorities and organizations that process special categories of data at scale. EPC Group provides outsourced DPO services — a qualified DPO fulfilling your Article 38/39 obligations without a full-time hire.

Microsoft 365 tools for GDPR compliance

Microsoft 365 includes a strong set of GDPR compliance tools. EPC Group configures them to meet your specific GDPR obligations.

  • Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager — GDPR assessment template with control tracking and documentation.
  • Microsoft Purview Information Protection — sensitivity labels for classifying EU personal data across M365.
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) — policies that detect and block sharing of EU personal data outside approved channels.
  • Retention policies — automatic deletion of personal data at the end of its retention period (Article 5 storage limitation).
  • eDiscovery — responds to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) by searching and exporting personal data records.
  • Customer Lockbox — requires explicit approval before Microsoft support engineers access customer data in M365.

GDPR compliance timeline

  • GDPR gap assessment: 3–4 weeks.
  • Data mapping and RoPA: 4–6 weeks.
  • Policy development: 4–6 weeks.
  • Technical controls implementation (Purview, DLP, retention): 6–10 weeks.
  • Full GDPR compliance program (all workstreams): 4–8 months.

Frequently asked questions

Who must comply with GDPR?

Any organization that offers goods or services to EU residents, or that monitors the behavior of EU residents — regardless of where the organization is located. US companies with EU customers or users are subject to GDPR.

What is the GDPR fine for non-compliance?

Maximum GDPR fines are €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover (whichever is higher) for the most serious violations. Lesser violations carry fines up to €10 million or 2% of global turnover.

Does Microsoft 365 help with GDPR compliance?

Yes. Microsoft 365 includes GDPR-ready tools: Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager (GDPR assessment template), sensitivity labels for personal data classification, DLP policies, retention policies, eDiscovery for DSAR responses, and Customer Lockbox. EPC Group configures these tools to your specific GDPR obligations.

What is a Data Protection Officer (DPO)?

A DPO is the person responsible for monitoring GDPR compliance and advising your organization on data protection obligations. Article 37 requires a DPO for public authorities and organizations processing special categories of data at scale. EPC Group provides outsourced DPO services.

How long does GDPR compliance take?

A GDPR gap assessment takes 3–4 weeks. Full implementation of all technical and organizational controls — data mapping, policy development, Microsoft 365 configuration, and DPO setup — takes 4–8 months depending on organization size and current compliance state.

Start your GDPR compliance engagement

Talk to an EPC Group GDPR compliance architect. Call (888) 381-9725 or request a 30-minute discovery call.