Flexible сonsultancy services

We work with you to identify and address vulnerabilities in your data protection and privacy framework through focused, tailored gap assessments aligned with compliance requirements and industry best practices.

After guiding and supporting you in identifying potential high-risk areas, we undertake an in-depth review of specific processes and workflows to uncover risks and high-impact opportunities for improvement. This includes guidance on leveraging emerging technologies, such as AI, to optimise workflows and processes in an ethical and compliant manner.

We then support putting in place and implementing a plan of action to strengthen your data protection and privacy practices.

We simplify the complexities of global data transfers by bringing you multi-jurisdictional expertise spanning over 70 countries across all continents of the world. We provide comprehensive guidance on legal mechanisms, ensuring your cross-border data flows, including those related to AI tools and systems, remain secure, lawful, and efficient. Our capacity includes expert guidance on EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), and frameworks such as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, tailored to your organisation’s needs.

We are also able to support you with developing or reviewing Intra-group Data Transfer Agreements (IGDTAs) and providing tailored training to equip your team with the knowledge to manage international data transfers confidently.

We offer customised training programmes tailored to your organisation’s unique needs, global footprint and priorities, supporting you to build in-house expertise and embed a privacy-aware culture with confidence.

Our delivery method is flexible; from online self-paced courses that can be rolled out across your organisation with ease, to bespoke training delivered by data protection and privacy experts through engaging, hands-on sessions; providing actionable insights and enhanced critical data protection knowledge.

We work with you to build a training programme that fits with your wider business priorities. Whether that’s a one-off course or regular sessions as part of a broader awareness programme to support long-term learning and culture change.

We provide comprehensive support to enable your organisation to minimise data breach impact, manage regulatory reporting obligations, and help you restore trust with stakeholders. In addition, we can provide tailored cybersecurity support to enhance your security infrastructure and support a proactive approach to breach prevention.

In the case of a breach, our experts will support you with prompt and efficient containment action and guide you through meeting regulatory requirements, including notifications to authorities and affected parties. Always going beyond the initial response, we work with you to build resilience by strengthening your security measures.

We provide hands-on support to design and implement robust data protection policies and procedures tailored to your organisation’s unique requirements. Our experience and expertise ensure your policies are aligned with industry standards and evolving legal requirements across the world.

Where required, we conduct thorough regulatory impact assessments, including assessments for AI-related compliance, to ensure your privacy assets meet the highest standards and address jurisdictional obligations. We also ensure that your policies and procedures are designed to fit seamlessly into your current workflows to minimise disruption.

Whether you are developing new AI governance frameworks, refining existing policies, or implementing procedures, we help your organisation stay ahead of regulatory changes and build a strong foundation for ethical and compliant data practices.

HewardMills provides expert guidance to help your organisation navigate the complex and evolving regulatory landscape of data protection, including compliance considerations for AI tools and implementations. Our experts ensure your privacy programme stays compliant while adapting to changes in regulatory frameworks, industry requirements, and emerging technologies.

Our support includes managing relationships with regulators, addressing complex issues like AI transparency, accountability, and ethical compliance, and ensuring clear communication and alignment with regulatory expectations. We also provide expert guidance on the complex interplay between the GDPR and other branches of regulation such as AML/KYC, fraud, payment services and operational resilience.

We provide comprehensive support for the successful and compliant deployment of new tools, technologies, and processes, ensuring they are seamlessly integrated while maintaining compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.

With comprehensive experience managing the regulatory complexities surrounding artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, we offer expert guidance and support for these intricate implementations, ensuring compliance and engaging with stakeholders to address any challenges.

For employee-facing technologies, we assist with deployment and adoption, conducting thorough consultations to address concerns and foster acceptance across your workforce.

We provide specialised support for mergers and acquisitions to ensure data protection and privacy requirements are considered throughout the process and that your organisation remains compliant while navigating the complexities of onboarding new acquisitions or a merger.

We support with drafting due diligence questionnaires to evaluate data protection practices and identify risks and opportunities during the merger or acquisition process. From a Data Protection Officer perspective, we also facilitate a smooth transition by providing guidance to ensure new entities align with existing privacy frameworks. Our team works closely with you to incorporate data protection requirements into acquisition agreements, mitigating potential risks, and ensuring that new entities are effectively integrated into your current privacy programme.

We offer comprehensive support to ensure your web activities comply with ePrivacy regulations and other applicable privacy laws. We provide tailored guidance to help your organisation manage the complexities of personal data use, storage, and tracking technologies.

Our services include a detailed review of your digital practices to ensure compliance with regulations surrounding cookies, consent management, and data retention. Whether you require a one-off compliance report or an annual review, we can support you to address potential gaps and maintain ongoing compliance.

HewardMills partners with a global network of leading law firms to provide comprehensive legal and data protection and privacy services. Our collaborative approach ensures that your organisation benefits from expert legal insights while streamlining the coordination and management of legal resources.

By offering integrated project management support for DPO-related legal matters, including Works Council engagements, regulator interactions, and other compliance requirements we can ensure efficient outcomes while reducing the burden on your internal teams.

We provide tailored support to help your organisation integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into your operations while maintaining compliance with data protection regulations, as well as ensuring your programmes align with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) standards.

Our experts assist with developing DEI policies to ensure they reflect best practices and are aligned with your organisational values and legal requirements. To support cultural transformation, we also offer training programmes designed to raise awareness, educate your teams, and embed DEI thinking across your organisation.