Data Privacy Professionals

What Data Privacy Professionals does

Data Privacy Professionals is a French boutique consulting and professional training firm headquartered in the Eurometropolis of Strasbourg (Alsace, Grand-Est region), founded by CEO Pascal Thisse and operating with a team of certified consultants numbering between one and ten. Its core consulting practice covers three regulatory regimes: GDPR compliance (audits, records of processing, DPIA, program implementation, breach management), outsourced Data Protection Officer services (DPOaaS), and organizational and technical cybersecurity (PSSI, IT policies, cryptography, NIS 2 advisory). The firm has extended its practice into AI governance, advising clients — particularly on high-risk AI deployments in human resources — on EU AI Act compliance, Fundamental Rights Impact Assessments, and risk-based supervision mechanisms.

The company's technology footprint is non-existent in the product sense; the value is delivered by credentialed professionals holding IAPP certifications (AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) and PMP, with service delivery in French, English, and German across France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom. The training arm packages IAPP certification preparation with Pearson VUE exam vouchers and one-year IAPP membership, alongside GDPR, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and business English courses delivered in-person in Strasbourg, via live online sessions, on the French government's Mon Compte Formation (CPF) platform, and through self-paced e-learning modules.

Commercially, Data Privacy Professionals operates a sales-led B2B motion with custom quote-based pricing and multi-year DPO retainer contracts, supplemented by B2C training sales through CPF and event-driven demand generation (IAPP European Congress, VivaTech, Hacking Industry Camp, joint webinars with KPMG and CCI France Allemagne). The firm has no external investors, no disclosed funding rounds, and no parent company; it is founder-owned and privately held. Revenue and headcount are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Data Privacy Professionals

Legal name

Data Privacy Professionals

Website

https://dataprivacy.pro

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Data Privacy Professionals is a Strasbourg-based French boutique consultancy offering GDPR compliance, outsourced DPO, EU AI Act governance, and cybersecurity advisory, alongside IAPP certification training, to B2B clients across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Consulting

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Investigation and Security Services (5616)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Privacy Governance & Consent Management (HDADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Privacy & Data Protection (e.g., GDPR/CCPA) (EDABADAC), Information Security, Privacy & IT Governance (CISSP CPE, Privacy CE) (EDAAALAL), Privacy Management (Consent, DSAR, RoPA) (HDADAFAH)

Keywords

• GDPR compliance consulting
• Data protection advisory
• AI governance services
• Cybersecurity consulting
• Privacy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Eschau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Revenue from GDPR compliance audits, AI governance advisory, external DPO services, and organizational cybersecurity consulting engagements. Billed as professional services with custom quotes based on scope and duration.
2. Professional Training: Revenue from IAPP certification preparation courses (AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT), GDPR training, cybersecurity training, and digital transformation courses. Offered B2B and B2C via Mon Compte Formation platform. Deliverables include vouchers for Pearson VUE certification exams and 1-year IAPP membership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Data Privacy Professionals is a Strasbourg-based consulting and professional training firm that advises organizations on GDPR compliance, EU AI Act governance, NIS 2 cybersecurity obligations, and outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services. It also delivers IAPP-accredited certification preparation courses (AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) alongside GDPR, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and business English training delivered in-person in Strasbourg and via live online sessions across Europe.

Product overview

Data Privacy Professionals is a consulting firm and professional training organization based in Strasbourg, France (Alsace, Grand-Est). The company operates a platform-plus-services model centered on three core consulting offerings: GDPR compliance consulting (including audits, DPIA, and records of processing), outsourced DPO services (DPOaaS), and AI governance consulting (EU AI Act compliance, particularly for high-risk HR AI systems). Complementary cybersecurity services include NIS 2 compliance and organizational security (PSSI, IT policies). The training portfolio comprises IAPP certification preparation courses (AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) that are internationally recognized, alongside GDPR training, cybersecurity training, digital marketing, business English, and e-learning modules. Training is available in-person in Strasbourg or via live online distance learning. The company serves B2B and B2C clients across France and internationally (Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, UK) in French, English, and German.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GDPR Compliance Consulting Consulting services for GDPR compliance including audits, diagnostic 360°, records of processing activities, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA/AIPD), compliance programs, and contract management for organizations needing to align with European data protection rules.
• Outsourced DPO Services Acting as the external Data Protection Officer (DPO as a Service) for client companies, providing ongoing accountability, regulatory liaison, and continuous GDPR compliance support.
• AI Governance Advisory Advisory services for AI system governance and compliance with the EU AI Act, particularly for high-risk AI systems in human resources, including risk-based approach, Fundamental Rights Impact Assessments (AIDF/FRIA), and monitoring mechanisms.
• Cybersecurity Consulting Services Organizational and technical cybersecurity services including NIS 2 compliance, PSSI (Politique de Sécurité des Systèmes d'Information), IT policies, and cryptography training to mitigate cyber threats.
• NIS 2 Compliance Consulting Advisory services for NIS 2 (EU Cybersecurity Directive) compliance preparation and implementation for organizations falling under its scope.
• AIGP Certification Preparation Course IAPP certification preparation course for the AI Governance Professional credential. Includes voucher for Pearson VUE exam and 1-year IAPP membership.
• CIPP/E Certification Preparation Course IAPP certification preparation for Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe, covering European data privacy legal aspects. Includes voucher for Pearson VUE exam and 1-year IAPP membership.
• CIPM Certification Preparation Course IAPP certification preparation for Certified Information Privacy Manager, focusing on data privacy program management. Includes voucher for Pearson VUE exam and 1-year IAPP membership.
• CIPT Certification Preparation Course IAPP certification preparation for Certified Information Privacy Technologist, aimed at technology and privacy professionals. Includes voucher for Pearson VUE exam and 1-year IAPP membership.
• Data Protection Officer Training Comprehensive training program for becoming a Data Protection Officer, preparing professionals for DPO responsibilities under GDPR.
• GDPR Training Course Professional training courses on GDPR compliance for end-users, employees, and DPOs, available in-person in Strasbourg or via live online distance learning.
• Cybersecurity Training Course Training courses on cybersecurity awareness and best practices for digital security and cryptography, delivered in-person or online.
• Digital Marketing Training Training courses on digital marketing and growth hacking for business professionals.
• Business English Training Business English language training including TOEIC preparation, for professionals and organizations.
• GDPR E-learning Module Online self-paced GDPR training modules available for distance learning.
• Cybersecurity E-learning Module Online self-paced cybersecurity training modules for remote learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple organizations achieved GDPR compliance including Alsace Service (2018), Meron-Campagne (5-day audit completion), Exafield (project satisfaction)

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KPMG and CCI France AllemagneminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 April 2019Joint webinar with KPMG and CCI France Allemagne (French-German Chamber of Commerce based in Saarbrücken) on GDPR specifics for German companies seeking to establish operations in France. Data Privacy Professionals contributed presentation by Pascal Thisse.
• Cabinet d'avocats Meron-CampagnecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2018Strategic partnership between Data Privacy Professionals (Strasbourg) and Meron-Campagne law firm (Paris and Brussels) for GDPR and data privacy matters. Enables clients to receive comprehensive services addressing legal risks, IT constraints, and commercial/industrial decisions. Partnership announced September 24, 2018. Praised for Pascal Thisse's professionalism, rigor, and listening skills facilitating negotiations.
• International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial IAPP Training Partner status. Authorizes Data Privacy Professionals to deliver IAPP certification preparation courses (AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT). Training provides voucher for Pearson VUE certification exam and 1-year IAPP membership. IAPP is the world's largest data privacy professional association with over 50,000 members.
• Alsace DigitaleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation with Alsace Digitale ecosystem. Pascal Thisse participated as coach at Hacking Industry Camp hackathon (October 2017) organized by Alsace Digitale at INSA Strasbourg, coaching teams on data privacy issues.
• IUT Robert Schumann (Université de Strasbourg)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with IUT Robert Schumann Illkirch, part of University of Strasbourg. Logo displayed as partner institution indicating academic collaboration.
• France InnovationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership in France Innovation, an organization bringing together innovative French companies. Supports network expansion and visibility among innovation ecosystem.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini: Global consulting and digital transformation leader with a European privacy, cybersecurity, and responsible-AI practice. Comparable on the consulting side, offering bundled regulatory and technology services that compete for the same transformation budgets as boutique privacy advisors.
• KPMG France: Big 4 firm with a substantial French cybersecurity and privacy advisory practice. Already a named webinar partner of Data Privacy Professionals; directly competes for GDPR, NIS 2, and AI Act mandates from mid-market and enterprise clients in France.
• Deloitte: Big 4 firm with one of the largest global privacy and cyber risk practices, including dedicated AI governance teams in France and Europe. Competes for enterprise-level GDPR, NIS 2, and EU AI Act mandates that are typically out of reach for boutique firms.
• Wavestone: French-headquartered pure-play consulting firm with a strong data, privacy, and digital trust practice serving European enterprises. Comparable because it delivers GDPR, cybersecurity, and AI governance advisory to a similar client base across France and the DACH/Benelux region, though at materially larger scale than Data Privacy Professionals.
• EY (Ernst & Young): Big 4 firm with a European privacy and cybersecurity consulting practice covering GDPR, NIS 2, and AI Act readiness. Competes for similar regulatory transformation engagements and has the scale to absorb multi-workstream projects.
• PwC: Big 4 firm offering GDPR readiness, AI governance, and cybersecurity advisory across Europe, often bundled with broader risk and assurance services. Comparable on the consulting side, serving many of the same enterprise and mid-market clients.
• OneTrust: Global privacy, security, and governance software platform used by enterprises to operationalize GDPR, AI governance, and consent. Competes for the same privacy budget by automating routine compliance work that Data Privacy Professionals performs as consulting services.
• TrustArc: Privacy management platform offering consent management, DSAR automation, and compliance program tooling. Represents the software-led alternative to manual GDPR consulting and increasingly overlaps with AI governance workflows.

Direct peers

• Accountable: French-headquartered DPO-as-a-Service and GDPR compliance platform serving SMBs across Europe. Closest direct peer for the outsourced DPO and ongoing compliance program offerings, with comparable target customer size and French/European geographic focus.
• HeadMind Partners: French consulting firm specialized in data, AI, and cybersecurity, with a strong privacy and AI governance practice serving European enterprises. Directly comparable in service mix (GDPR + AI + cyber advisory) and similar in operating scale within the French market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxYfRqE5lqK5c8X7N5q5hZQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/DataPrivacyProfessionals
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/data-privacy-pro

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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