GDPR Consulting Services | EU Data Privacy Compliance
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: Microsoft consulting firm founded in 1997. core Microsoft Solutions Partner designations.
GDPR Consulting Services
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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.
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
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
Key GDPR Requirements We Address
Our consulting services ensure full compliance with all GDPR data subject rights and organizational obligations.
Right to Access
Data subjects can request access to their personal data and information about how it is processed.
Right to Rectification
Individuals have the right to have inaccurate personal data corrected or completed.
Right to Erasure
The "right to be forgotten" allows individuals to request deletion of their personal data.
Data Portability
Data subjects can receive their data in a structured format and transfer it to another controller.
Breach Notification
Organizations must notify authorities within 72 hours and affected individuals without undue delay.
Lawful Processing
All data processing must have a valid legal basis such as consent, contract, or legitimate interest.
GDPR Assessment & Implementation Process
Our proven methodology ensures comprehensive GDPR compliance with minimal disruption to your business operations.
Discovery & Scoping
We assess your current data landscape, identify stakeholders, and define the scope of GDPR compliance efforts based on your business operations.
Data Inventory
Comprehensive data mapping to identify all personal data, processing activities, data flows, and third-party relationships.
Gap Assessment
Detailed analysis of current practices against GDPR requirements, identifying gaps and assigning risk scores for prioritization.
Remediation Planning
Development of a prioritized roadmap addressing technical, organizational, and procedural compliance gaps.
Implementation
Execute remediation activities including policy development, technical controls, and Microsoft compliance tool configuration.
Ongoing Compliance
Continuous monitoring, regular assessments, and DPO services to maintain GDPR compliance as your organization evolves.
Full alignment with all GDPR articles and requirements
Prepared for regulatory notification requirements
Microsoft Gold Partner compliance expertise
Trusted by global enterprises across industries
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.
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Learn MoreFrequently 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 is scoped to framework complexity: a single-framework implementation (e.g., SOC 2) or a multi-framework environment (HIPAA + SOC 2 + GDPR). Ongoing compliance monitoring is a monthly retainer.
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 offers GDPR compliance consulting for enterprises in the EU or those processing data of EU residents. We help organizations with:
- GDPR gap assessments
- Data mapping
- Implementing technical controls using Microsoft Purview and Defender
- Producing audit documentation
Our services assist in meeting obligations under Articles 25, 30, 32, and 37.
GDPR consulting services
EPC Group covers the four core GDPR compliance workstreams that every organization processing EU data must address.
GDPR assessment
EPC Group performs a GDPR gap assessment of your current practices and controls. We identify gaps in all ten GDPR chapters and score the risk associated with each gap.
Our process results in a prioritized remediation roadmap that includes:
- Effort estimates
- Cost estimates
Data mapping and discovery
Article 30 requires a Record of Processing Activities (RoPA). This document must include:
- What personal data you process
- Why you process it
- Where it flows
- How long you keep it
EPC Group automates data discovery with Microsoft Purview. We also create 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 mandates that public authorities and organizations processing special categories of data at scale must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO).
EPC Group offers outsourced DPO services. Our qualified DPO can help you meet your Article 38/39 obligations without the need for 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 provides goods or services to EU residents must comply with GDPR. This rule applies no matter where the organization is located. US companies with EU customers or users must also follow GDPR.
What is the GDPR fine for non-compliance?
The maximum fines for GDPR violations can be significant. They can reach up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher.
For less serious violations, fines can be up to €10 million or 2% of global turnover.
Does Microsoft 365 help with GDPR compliance?
Yes, Microsoft 365 offers tools that are ready for GDPR compliance. These include:
- Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager (GDPR assessment template)
- Sensitivity labels for personal data classification
- DLP policies
- Retention policies
- eDiscovery for DSAR responses
- Customer Lockbox
EPC Group configures these tools to meet your specific GDPR obligations.
What is a Data Protection Officer (DPO)?
A Data Protection Officer (DPO) monitors GDPR compliance. They also advise your organization on data protection duties.
According to Article 37, a DPO is required for:
- Public authorities
- Organizations processing special categories of data at scale
EPC Group offers outsourced DPO services.
How long does GDPR compliance take?
A GDPR gap assessment typically takes 3 to 4 weeks. The full implementation of all necessary technical and organizational controls can take longer.
- Data mapping
- Policy development
- Microsoft 365 configuration
- DPO setup
This process usually requires 4 to 8 months, depending on the size of the organization and its current compliance status.
Start your GDPR compliance engagement
Talk to an EPC Group GDPR compliance architect. Call (888) 381-9725 or request a 30-minute discovery call.